Getting a code to get the lateral flow test.

I believe it was because people weren’t pinging in their results

I got mine.
I also think that some people were just picking up the test kits when they didn’t need or use them.

I have just posted about this on the other thread about lateral flow tests. It is a bit of a hassle now, having to go online or phone and input all your details before getting a code you can give the chemist. Seems to me it will do nothing but discourage people from doing the test at a time when the situation is worsening!

I order on line and the kits are delivered by post

I order online and they arrive by Royal Mail the following day.

I do the same and no code needed so far.

you don't need a code to collect lateral flow tests from Boots pharmacy, I got some just the other day.

Just do it online. Very quick.

Also...providing you can get out, it's very quick to pick them up from pharmacies for free and no code needed

lemsip - are you in England?

OP was three weeks ago, so I assume sorted.

Lemsip, i can get them from one of the local pharmacies without a code, but Boots said they couldnt give me them, because I didnt have a code !!
I did have to go to the local one so got them there.

Mine was ordered online last week and arrived by post on Monday. No code needed.

Alegrias1 I've just picked up two boxes from a local chemist ,I'm north of Glasgow

Are these new or the same as previous tests? We’ve still got two boxes of them. They were being given out at the market and the young man pressed two boxes on us.

We’ve been so caught up trying to arrange new bathrooms and kitchen (which is far from easy with long waits involved and that’s just to get the estimates) that i’ve lost touch.

From when the idea of regular testing was first suggested, I've had tests delivered to my home via Royal Mail. The first few tests required throat and nasal swabs but the last few packs received have only involved nasal ones. I report the results online and am never asked for a code.

Thanks paddyann54

The code is so that they can identify you. If they are sending you tests in the post they know who you are. The situation is different in England and Scotland, you don't need a code in Scotland, I believe.

Ashcombe did you get the nasal-only tests from the NHS?