North Coast Covid: Where you can buy rapid antigen tests

Rapid antigen tests are flying off the shelves across the Northern Rivers, with many finding it impossible to get their hands on the kits. Here’s where you can still buy some.

Rapid antigen test kits are flying off the shelf as people try to do the right thing and limit potential Covid exposure in the community.

But the increase in demand means they’ve become hard to find.

It’s a tough job to snag some, but if you’ve missed out, there’s a few left — and we know exactly where you can find them.

There have been calls throughout the community to stop price gouging of the kits with some kits selling for as much as $25 on social media.

But Prime Minister Scott Morrison has ruled out making the Covid-19 tests free, saying Australia was at a stage in the pandemic where we “cannot make everything free”.

The Northern Star has compiled a list of businesses who are currently out of stock, or stocked and will be updating frequently.

Keep checking back for updates.

Rapid antigen tests are in high demand currently as Covid-19 testing requirements change. Picture Dean Martin

Where the situation stands on Monday, January 3:

Stores stocking or soon to restock Rapid Antigen Tests

Chemist Warehouse, Ballina Rd Goonellabah: Is currently out of stock but expecting a delivery on Thursday, January 6.

The Station Grocer (Various locations including Ballina, Hastings Point, and Lennox Head): It is understood these service stations are stocking tests regularly.

Suffolk Pharmacy, 8 Clifford St: Is currently out of stock but hoping to receive new stock this week, around Tuesday/Wednesday.

Facebook: If you are in dire need, some community users have been offering up spare tests. However, be careful of scammers trying to profit from the situation.

Coles, Banora Point Shopping Centre: Reported on Find a RAT as being In Stock

Waiting for stock

Officeworks, Molesworth St, Lismore: Are regularly stocking Rapid Antigen Tests but are currently out of stock.

Priceline, Lismore Square Shopping Centre: Is currently out of stock and unable to provide a restock date.

TerryWhite Chemmart Ballina: Is currently out of stock and unable to provide a restock date.

If you know of any locations stocking rapid antigen tests, contact us on [e-mail] or add them below in the comments.