The NHS Community Pharmacy COVID-19 Lateral Flow Distribution Service ("Pharmacy Collect")

This new Advanced Service commenced on 29th March 2021 and involves the distribution of Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits to the public and aims to improve access to asymptomatic COVID-19 testing. 

The service is part of the NHS Test and Trace offering to the public to allow asymptomatic people to collect LFD test kits free of charge from community pharmacies so they can undertake regular testing as part of the Government’s COVID-19 roadmap plan. Marketing and communications aimed at the public will refer to the service as Pharmacy Collect. 

 

The full service requirements are included in the service specification, which contractors must read before deciding whether to provide the service.

 

 

Download the service specification

There has been some updates to the service specification effective from 4^th October 2021 and the main ones can be found here.

Download a summary of the service

See the PSNC C-19 lateral flow device distribution service webpage for full details on the service and a comprehensive set of resources for contractors to support implementation. 

 

Virtual Outcomes has also released an e-Learning module to support community pharmacy contractors with this new service.  More information of what is involved in the training, and how to access it can be found here: http://www.cpwy.org/training-development/e-learning.shtml#C19LFD.

 

 

How to Scan QR Codes

A West Yorkshire pharmacist has developed this helpful guide for patients to help them to scan QR codes to help them register for kits in the pharmacy.

COVID-19 Lateral Flow Distribution Service - How to Scan QR Codes

 

 

Last Updated: 25th October 2021