cugila said:Don't forget that as a Diabetic these meters and the strips are exempt from VAT to you. Costs vary from just a few pounds to £20-30, dependent on the specifications. Strips if you can't get them prescribed are available on the internet, Ebay is a good source.
Here is the downloadable VAT exemption form from this site to take with you, not all Pharmacies are aware of this blanket exemption. So ASK for it and provide the form.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/vat-exemption.html