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Make an appointment for an in-pharmacy COVID-19 PCR test

Important information

Be sure to check the entry requirements carefully for the country you're travelling to. Requirements may vary depending on whether you're fully vaccinated or not. For example, some countries may not require a pre-departure test for fully vaccinated travellers. You should also check requirements for any countries or territories you will visit or travel through. See the latest foreign travel advice.

See the latest guidance on rules for entering:

In-pharmacy testing service

Pre-departure test
Make an appointment for a pharmacist to do your pre-departure PCR test. Testing requirements may vary depending on vaccination status. Please check carefully before you travel.
Book appointment
£99.00

How it works

1
Book and pay for your test online

Make an appointment at a time that suits you.

2
Visit your local pharmacy for your pre-departure test

You must ensure you bring photo ID.

3
Get tested

A trained pharmacist will take your nose and throat swab in a private consultation room.

4
Receive results via email

Our pharmacist will send your test to the lab for processing. Test results are typically available by 11:59pm on the day the lab receives your swab.*

More information

Want to order online?

We sell home test kits in our online shop so you can carry out the test yourself at home.

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Looking for lateral flow tests?

Anyone can now get regular rapid lateral flow tests without having symptoms. You can collect lateral flow tests from your local Well pharmacy or order online through the NHS.

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Frequently asked questions
For more information about our COVID-19 PCR testing service, please see our frequently asked questions below.

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We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your health and wellbeing.

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Bestway National Chemists Limited is registered in England and Wales, trading as Well and Well Pharmacy. Our online pharmacy (well.co.uk) registration number is 9010492 and the registered pharmacy address is: Well, Healthcare Service Centre, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7UN.

If you would like to know who the Responsible Pharmacist is at any given time, please email pharmacy.fap20@nhs.net or call 01782 597313. You can also contact the pharmacy on hello@well.co.uk.

The Superintendent Pharmacist for this pharmacy is Iftkhar Ahmad Khan, GPhC registration number 2041286. You can find out more about checking if an online pharmacy is operating legally from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).