Meter Change

[gaffer]

I have been to GP today and they have changed my prescription, they will now only let me have Gluco Rx Nexus test strips, lancets and needles. I was using Bayer Contour XT.They did provide me with a new meter but I was given no choice in the matter. They did tell me they are trying to get everyone using the same brand I fancy its to do with cost more than anything.
Anyone else had a similar experience? And are these GlucoRx meters any good.

 

[MushyPeaBrain]

OMG I would be so annoyed if my GP did this. I found this link that might help you:

http://www.inputdiabetes.org.uk/glucose-monitoring/access-to-test-strips/

 

[Type1Bri]

Glucomen lx plus meter is great, tests ketone as well

 

[Type1Bri]

Are you type 1 or 2

 

[serendipity]

I have been to GP today and they have changed my prescription, they will now only let me have Gluco Rx Nexus test strips, lancets and needles. I was using Bayer Contour XT.They did provide me with a new meter but I was given no choice in the matter. They did tell me they are trying to get everyone using the same brand I fancy its to do with cost more than anything.
Anyone else had a similar experience? And are these GlucoRx meters any good.

They tried changing me to Gluco RX
Couldnt get on with it at all!
Argued my case for the Accu-check mobile, test cassettes and fast clix lancets and won!

 

[gaffer]

Thanks for your replies. I am type 2 but on insulin only I inject 4 times per day. Novo Rapid and Lantus.

 

[Spiker]

Glucomen lx plus meter is great, tests ketone as well

True but this is a Gluco RX Nexus. It's different.