Freestyle Lite Testing Strips

[Dave Heaton]

I live in South Lincolnshire and local pharmacies seem to be having trouble obtaining supplies of the above. I was wondering if anybody else is having trouble getting these strips. I have phoned Abbott, who manufacture the strips, and they say there should be no issues

 

[Nicola M]

Have you asked the pharmacies what the issue is with getting hold of the test strips and that you have spoken to Abbott who report no issues with sourcing them?

Also, are these small independent pharmacies or chain pharmacies, if it's a small pharmacy I would try finding a bigger chain pharmacy that may have better luck in sourcing them. If all else fails, I would contact your diabetes team about getting a different meter and test strips to use.

 

[Dave Heaton]

Have you asked the pharmacies what the issue is with getting hold of the test strips and that you have spoken to Abbott who report no issues with sourcing them?

Also, are these small independent pharmacies or chain pharmacies, if it's a small pharmacy I would try finding a bigger chain pharmacy that may have better luck in sourcing them. If all else fails, I would contact your diabetes team about getting a different meter and test strips to use.

It’s Well Pharmacy. I’ve managed to get some now from a branch of Boots, but they had to be ordered in specially.