Blood glucose testing strips.

[setto]

Hi guys,

I know many of you get the blood glucose test strips for free from a prescription as most of you are diabetic, but i just wanted to know how much they were to buy a pot of 50 strips?

Thanks, thats all. :mrgreen:

 

[sugarless sue]

Depending on the kind of strips and where you get them anything from £15 to £25 ! I've bought from sellers on Ebay for as little as £15 but they retail for £25+.If you're buying off Ebay be sure and check they're a good seller etc.Some of them are ebay shops which usually have a good enough reputation.

 

[bluebird]

I bought some this week from Lloyds chemist they were £24.63.

Val

 

[setto]

Cool, thanks guys.

 

[bluebird]

I wanted to test my meter so I contacted Abbott to send me some free solution to check the range was ok. Whilst on the phone I mentioned cost of test strips. They sell 50 strips for £14 and a few pence (forgotten exact amount) and thin lancets for £6.49 for 200. 50 Test strips from Lloyds cost £24.63.

Val

 

[Dennis]

Hi Val,

The rate Abbot quoted you sounds like the wholesale price that a pharmacy would pay them (and what the NHS also pay). Unless they sell direct, Abbot wouldn't necessarily know what price they retail at but the retailer's markup is generally around 65% of the wholesale price.

 

[bluebird]

Hi Dennis

All I know is that the guy said I could ring the same free phone number and order strips and lancets.

Regards Val

 

[hanadr]

I also have a Freestyle meter supplied by Abbott. I have found them the most helpful company. I have had a free upgrade meter from them and contributed to their house magazine. I didn't know they would supply strips direct. I will certainly remember that.