Covid Lateral Flow tests: where to get lateral flow tests in Manchester today

With new Covid-19 restrictions in place, and concerns over the Omicron variant, the Government’s home delivery service has seen a surge in demand for kits being posted out.

The kits can be used for people without Covid symptoms to check if they have the virus.

ManchesterWorld spoke with a number of local pharmacists, with many confirming that they are completely out of stock of tests.

However, there were a handful of places that did have some available for people to collect in Manchester.

Most of the pharmacies now require a code for lateral flow tests collection. The best way to get one of these is by calling 119 or by going on the government website.

These are some of the chemists in Manchester where you can still get lateral flow tests. All information is correct at time of publishing on Monday 13 December.

Tims & Parker Pharmacy

2 Smethurst St, Manchester M9 8PP

0161 202 4366

Elliots Pharmacy

201 Upper Chorlton Rd, Manchester M16 0BH

0161 881 9800

Cohens Chemist

22 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JQ

0161 834 5410

A & A Pharmacy (Code required)

60 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5AL

0161 224 8501

Longsight Library and Learning Centre

(Offer two boxes of 7 tests per household)

519 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4NE

0161 227 3706

Everest Pharmacy

178 Stockport Rd, Manchester M13 9AB

0161 273 4629

Medicus Pharmacy

7 Christie Way, Manchester M21 7QY

0800 888 6278

We also spoke with K’s Chemist and they don’t have any currently available. However, they are expecting a shipment and they are expected to be available from 4.30pm on 15 December.

Ancoats Primary Care Centre, Old Mill St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6EE

0161 273 5721