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la signora

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #1

I am in Italy at present and , as I've told you am eating to my meter and testing away. Well I have run out of strips ( used up a lot at first making mistakes, trembling fingers etc.) So I decided to buy some more here rather than waiting to get back to UK. You can see from the title what 50 accu-check strips cost me.

 

Bluetit1802

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #2

That is a lot of money. They cost £25 from pharmacies in England. I bought mine from Ebay at a quarter of the price, but have since changed to a different meter.

 

ally1

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #3

cor thats expensive
i just bought 500 codefree strips on amazon for £74

 

connie104

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #4

They cost 45 euros here in Spain so I changed to codefree much cheaper '

 

Bluetit1802

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #5

ally1 said:

cor thats expensive
i just bought 500 codefree strips on amazon for £74

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Ally, if you buy them direct from the supplier and use the promo code, the 500 strips cost £51.98.

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

Promo code for 10 boxes of 50 is 975833

 

ally1

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #6

bluetit, which site do you use?

 

Bluetit1802

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• Oct 20, 2014

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ally1 said:

bluetit, which site do you use?

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The one in the link in my post above yours.

 

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #8

i can,t find how to join and view test strips

 

Bluetit1802

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• Oct 20, 2014

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ally1 said:

i can,t find how to join and view test strips

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You don't need to join, but I agree the website is quite difficult to navigate. Open the link then scroll down until you see "To purchase additional lancets and strips click here." in small writing. Open that link then scroll down again until you see "Other Product Matches - click the links below to find out more!" and click on Codefree test strips. Scroll down again, complete the questions (are you diabetic and number you want to order) and then add to basket.

 

ally1

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #10

thank you bluetit for explaining

 

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• Oct 20, 2014

• #11

I suspect that is the problem with going to a pharmacy who can charge what they like
The Amazon Italian prices seem very close to the 'fixed prices here in France ie about 45€ for 50.; though I notice if you then go onto linked sites you can (like in the UK but not here because of legislation) find some less well known makes for half the price

 

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• Oct 21, 2014

• #12

Well I won't be buying them here again. Next visit I will take some out with me.
Perhaps I should put them on my list for Father Christmas.
Everything here in Central Italy is expensive except wine and cappucinos.