There is no doubt that Drug manufacturing companies, and those who make accessories like meters and replacement strips etc are cashing in on people who have illnesses. (not just Diabetes). For example I recently bought a blood glucose meter. Still have most of the strips because I only take about 2/3 readings a month. The meter cost £22:00. Replacement strips , which come in boxes, of 50 cost £15:00. this is roughly the equivalent of buying a car for £2000:00 and then having to pay £1500 to fuel it up. It is time the government brought these companies into line. Kenny