Walgreens, CVS Limit At-Home COVID-19 Tests In Colorado

COLORADO — Walgreens and CVS announced Wednesday they will be limiting the number of at-home COVID-19 tests customers can purchase at one time in Colorado and across the country.

CVS is allowing customers to purchase up to five. Amazon (10 per customer) and Walmart (eight per online customer) followed, allowing customers to only purchase a limited amount of tests.

Walgreens put a four-limit purchase cap on at-home COVID-19 tests both in stores and online due to incredible demand, the company said in a statement. The chain hopes the limit will improve its inventory while it works with suppliers to meet demand.

"With heightened demand for COVID vaccines, testing and other services, in addition to the busy holiday season, our pharmacy and store team members are working incredibly hard every day," said John Standley, Walgreens president, in a statement.

"We ask that our customers please show patience and understanding as together, we continue to navigate the evolving pandemic environment."

Pharmacy team members have given nearly 55 million COVID-19 vaccines and more than 22 million tests across the U.S., Walgreens said. Vaccines and boosters area available at many Walgreens locations and the company hosts 7,200 testing locations.

The chain anticipates 24- to 48-hour turnaround time for COVID-19 PCR test results, and it said that rapid point-of-care tests are still available with results ready in less than 24 hours.