NHS Lateral flow device (LFD) supply service

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance which lists the
risk factors for progression to severe COVID-19 in young people aged between 12 and 17 years and
adults. These patients are therefore potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments should they catch
COVID-19 and are eligible to access free LFD test kits from community pharmacies under the NHS
Lateral Flow Device tests supply service for patients potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments
(Advanced service) (the LFD service).

The Lateral flow device tests supply service for patients potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments (LFD service) will be commissioned from 6th November 2023.

Download the Patient journey flow diagram here.

To view the map of pharmacies participating in this service click here.

Click here to check the patient eligibility for a free lateral flow device.