[BCpharmacy] **FREE** Rapid Antigen Test Kits at participating pharmacy in BC (for 18+ as of March 23th, 2022)

Mar 9th, 2022 5:12 pm

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spiritsBB [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 14, 2015; 1606 posts; 1094 upvotes; Yuen Long

Mar 9th, 2022 5:12 pm

FREE Rapid Antigen Test Kits at participating pharmacy in BC (for 18+ as of March 23th, 2022)

Deal Link:: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covi ... fo/testing
Savings:: 100
Retailer:: BCpharmacy

Eligibility
- 18 years and older who have a Personal Health Number (as of March 23th, 2022)
Location:
https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/rapid-tests/list (List View)
https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/rapid-tests/map (Map View)

This is obviously not only for BC, but it is what I've just found out about BC.
Other province's info should be a few searches away.

March 7th (60+ years old)
March 11th (50+ years old)
March 21th (30+ years old)
March 23th (18+ years old)

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$5.65CAD mobile plan, 50gb / month, 5000 minutes, 500 text, 4G speed.
The other option:
$17.70CAD mobile plan, 50gb / month, 5000 minutes, 500 text, unlimited usage from 11pm-7am, 4.5G speed. (Replacement for home internet)

Mar 9th, 2022 5:26 pm

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max011: Deal Fanatic; Nov 25, 2003; 5327 posts; 7402 upvotes; Vancouver

Mar 9th, 2022 5:26 pm

What makes freebie a "hot deal"?????

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Mar 9th, 2022 5:38 pm

#3

ChubChub: Deal Addict; Oct 9, 2010; 3132 posts; 1314 upvotes; Windsor

Mar 9th, 2022 5:38 pm

max011 wrote: ↑ What makes freebie a "hot deal"?????

Are you honestly asking "How is something that costs $0 a hot deal?" ? Are your hot deals ones that people pay you to take their merchandise?

One who is offended by truth, has no place among those who seek wisdom.

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Mar 9th, 2022 5:42 pm

#4

max011: Deal Fanatic; Nov 25, 2003; 5327 posts; 7402 upvotes; Vancouver

Mar 9th, 2022 5:42 pm

ChubChub wrote: ↑ Are you honestly asking "How is something that costs $0 a hot deal?" ? Are your hot deals ones that people pay you to take their merchandise?

Google the difference between "cheap(er)" and "free".

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He who gives up a little freedom to gain a little security, deserves neither and will lose both. (Benjamin Franklin)

Mar 9th, 2022 5:50 pm

#5

spiritsBB [OP]: Deal Addict; Aug 14, 2015; 1606 posts; 1094 upvotes; Yuen Long

Mar 9th, 2022 5:50 pm

I don't care. Just want to get the words out.

Who knows, might save some lives.

$5.65CAD mobile plan, 50gb / month, 5000 minutes, 500 text, 4G speed.
The other option:
$17.70CAD mobile plan, 50gb / month, 5000 minutes, 500 text, unlimited usage from 11pm-7am, 4.5G speed. (Replacement for home internet)

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Mar 9th, 2022 6:38 pm

#6

ChubChub: Deal Addict; Oct 9, 2010; 3132 posts; 1314 upvotes; Windsor

Mar 9th, 2022 6:38 pm

max011 wrote: ↑ Google the difference between "cheap(er)" and "free".

I did, the definition of "free" does seem to match the fact that these items are $0, making the OP correct. I also Googled "What is a better deal than free" and it agreed that someone would have to pay you to make something cheaper than free, making my post accurate.

I'm also curious why "cheap(er)" ever came into the conversation; those words were never mentioned before your post. Did you mean to reply to something else?

One who is offended by truth, has no place among those who seek wisdom.

Mar 9th, 2022 7:27 pm

#7

MikeyCanuck: Deal Addict; Oct 14, 2004; 1474 posts; 675 upvotes; Victoria

Mar 9th, 2022 7:27 pm

If it's something you want or need, and it's free and isn't normally... how can it not be a hot deal? Yes, people whine about semantics, which forum it belongs in, etc. but... TBH it would be a nice feature to be able to combine multiple forums into one feed. One feed of multiple forums, using the awesome hide thread button. Nothing missed...

Mar 9th, 2022 7:30 pm

#8

joe047: Member; Apr 15, 2012; 399 posts; 659 upvotes

Mar 9th, 2022 7:30 pm

Thanks got one from my local pharmacy for my mom. You just need their personal health number if they're not with you

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Mar 9th, 2022 7:50 pm

#9

yvrwindsor: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2006; 3157 posts; 995 upvotes; Vancouver

Mar 9th, 2022 7:50 pm

My BC experience getting kit from a pharmacy.

Process of getting the free rapid test kit is similar to a prescription.
- Pharmacist enters your health card details if this is your first time at this pharmacy.
- Pharmacist fills the order and hands over the kit.
- I see a $5 fee paid to the Pharmacist.
- You can see rapid test kit in the BC Health Gateway records like your prescribed meds.

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Mar 16th, 2022 10:43 am

#10

deadice: Deal Addict; Sep 24, 2007; 4061 posts; 1500 upvotes; Ontario

Mar 16th, 2022 10:43 am

??? I was travelling in Abbotsford last Monday (the 7th) and the Walmart was giving them out on the way out of the store.

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Mar 16th, 2022 11:51 am

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Practical: Jr. Member; Nov 18, 2019; 161 posts; 289 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 11:51 am

Now 40 and up and get a free kit while supplies last
BC just lowered the age to 40 years old
Can pick up for others as long as you have their care card info.

Got a stuffy nose? Want to test it to see if you can use your 5 days of paid sick leave? Test yourself!

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Mar 16th, 2022 11:58 am

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deadice: Deal Addict; Sep 24, 2007; 4061 posts; 1500 upvotes; Ontario

Mar 16th, 2022 11:58 am

Is this new? I was in Abbotsford last week and the Walmart was handing them out free at the exit no ID.

Mar 16th, 2022 12:03 pm

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Practical: Jr. Member; Nov 18, 2019; 161 posts; 289 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 12:03 pm

deadice wrote: ↑ Is this new? I was in Abbotsford last week and the Walmart was handing them out free at the exit no ID.

Your statement is Highly Unlikely based on how the goverment of BC has set this up in pharmacies. You have pictures or a link showing this Walmart incident?

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:12 pm

#14

jootii: Newbie; Nov 8, 2019; 79 posts; 100 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Mar 16th, 2022 12:12 pm

JnJosh wrote: ↑ Covid's over man, give it a break

Really? It just disappeared? When? After gas prices went up?

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:13 pm

#15

canlabman: Sr. Member; Jul 22, 2006; 712 posts; 1393 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 12:13 pm

JnJosh wrote: ↑ Covid's over man, give it a break

Yup, all done. Nobody sick or dying anymore. No other waves coming. Your epidemiology skills are absolutely amazing. Where did you get your training?

Give your head a shake!

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:13 pm

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Practical: Jr. Member; Nov 18, 2019; 161 posts; 289 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 12:13 pm

JnJosh wrote: ↑ Covid's over man, give it a break

1) ask anyone +70Yo. They are still showing up to the ER with Covid related events. It may no longer be a concern for those under 70 but it certainly isn’t gone for them.

2) This is new. Covid symptoms are mild and people are coming in waves right now to the cough and cold section of the pharmacy. I can tell you first hand it certainly is not over. The only thing over is the restrictions. Here’s a fun little test for those who don’t believe it until they see it, go take a trip to your local pharmacy and stand next to the cough and cold section for 30 minutes.

3) With spring here, allergies are all around. It’s tough to tell the difference between allergies and Covid as symptoms can be mild for some Covid ppl. With a simple swab you can easily get 5 days off of work for a little sniffle, instead of walking around in denial sneezing all over your seniors.

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:17 pm

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tfong010: Deal Addict; Apr 6, 2017; 1198 posts; 2055 upvotes; GTA

Mar 16th, 2022 12:17 pm

These will soon be available in the dollar store next to the 10 cent fidget spinners.

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:23 pm

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canlabman: Sr. Member; Jul 22, 2006; 712 posts; 1393 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 12:23 pm

Practical wrote: ↑ 1) ask anyone +70Yo. They are still showing up to the ER with Covid related events. It may no longer be a concern for those under 70 but it certainly isn’t gone for them.

2) This is new. Covid symptoms are mild and people are coming in waves right now to the cough and cold section of the pharmacy. I can tell you first hand it certainly is not over. The only thing over is the restrictions. Here’s a fun little test for those who don’t believe it until they see it, go take a trip to your local pharmacy and stand next to the cough and cold section for 30 minutes.

3) With spring here, allergies are all around. It’s tough to tell the difference between allergies and Covid as symptoms can be mild for some Covid ppl. With a simple swab you can easily get 5 days off of work for a little sniffle, instead of walking around in denial sneezing all over your seniors.

Thank you for your informed insight and wanting to help protect people. Every tool, big or small can help, even if it only saves one life.

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:25 pm

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canlabman: Sr. Member; Jul 22, 2006; 712 posts; 1393 upvotes

Mar 16th, 2022 12:25 pm

tfong010 wrote: ↑ These will soon be available in the dollar store next to the 10 cent fidget spinners.

If it makes for easy and cheap access, great!

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Mar 16th, 2022 12:34 pm

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Melkor: Deal Fanatic; Sep 29, 2003; 5825 posts; 5864 upvotes; Hamilton, ON

Mar 16th, 2022 12:34 pm

We've been getting free kits here in Ontario for the past month or so. Every time I'm in Sobeys they offer me one at the check out. I have to decline as I already have about 8 kits with 5 tests. We've (luckily) only had to do about around 5 tests at home over the past year. Not bad for a family of 4 with kids in grade school.

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