Some clinicians are surprised to learn of this vast resale market, but it has existed for decades, an unusual example of the vagaries of American health care. Unlike the resale of prescription drugs, which is prohibited by law, it is generally legal to resell unused test strips.14 Jan 2019
How much are test strips worth?
No matter how often you check your blood sugar, the cost of test strips can add up quickly. Popular test strips can cost as much as (and sometimes more than) $1.50 each. That's pretty steep if you're testing a few times a day—almost $50 per month if you use one a day.16 Jun 2017
Are expired diabetic test strips worth anything?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) even specifically warns against using expired diabetes test strips as they might lead to inaccurate results. Most experts maintain that the test strips should be used before the expiration date, which should be found on the strips or the box, in which they arrived.
Is it illegal to sell unused diabetic supplies?
While it's against the law to sell prescription drugs online, you can legally sell diabetic testing supplies, unless the come from a free government health program like Medicare, Medicaid or the VA.25 Sept 2017
How much are diabetic test strips worth?
How much are a box of test strips worth? One website, dollarsforstrips.com, offers anywhere from $20 to $50 for a 100-count box.22 Feb 2017
How do you dispose of unused diabetic test strips?
Used and unused diabetes test strips should be disposed of in the trash.
What is cash for test strips?
A half-dozen-or-so handwritten signs can be seen at various intersections promising "cash" for the test strips, which allow diabetics to gauge the amount of sugar in their blood several times a day.22 Sept 2015
Can you use blood glucose test strips more than once?
You can only use a test strip once. That means you'll have to take out a new one every time you check your blood sugar. Your doctor will tell you how often to check. It may be as much as 10 times a day if you have type 1 diabetes.
How do you use a glucometer strip again?
There's no way to reuse a strip.” No amount of “mad science,” strip dissection, or strip deception makes a difference.
How long are glucose test strips good for once opened?
Test strips are effective for either 3-4 months after opening or until the expiration date if sealed and unopened. After opening a test strip vial, make sure to tightly close the lid again to prevent the ingress of humidity.