And was handed a glucose monitor kit with instructions
to taking a reading twice daily...
The kit which is nice, only contains enough 'test strips'
for 5 days worth of readings...
I am guessing I must get these strips at a pharmacy,
but do I need a prescription to get them?
Thanks!
2007-10-03 11:38:54 · 16 answers · asked by setaspell 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
yes you need to get them from the pharmacy. no you dont need a prescription...you can buy them over the counter. do you have insurance? if you do then you should get a prescription for them and your insurance company will probably cover part of the cost for the strips. strips are expensive without insurance. I've seen a box of 100 one touch ultra strips for around $80 (thats just for the one touch ultra meter...not all meters). so if you have insurance that will cover part of the cost then get a presription so you wont have to pay that $80!
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2016-05-14 21:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not need an prescription. They sell them at any pharmacy and also on-line. Just make sure that you get the right testing strips for your machine. The Pharmacy tech should be able to help you if you are confused.
2007-10-03 16:28:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep u need a script if u live in australia cost about $4-5 for 50 test strips and ur dr gives u 5 refills on the script to save u time just buy all the refills at once i do happy jabbing phred
2007-10-03 13:55:18 · answer #6 · answered by phredbo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a prescription for the strips, however if you get one, most insurances will cover them as a prescription or as durable medical equipment. They can be expensive, so get a script from your doc before you need more.
2007-10-03 13:50:44 · answer #7 · answered by wife2denizmoi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a prescription for the strips. They are OTC. They are kept behind the counter because they are expensive. If you want your insurance to cover it, you will need a prescription.
2007-10-03 12:18:47 · answer #8 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can get your pharm. to order them for you , or you can pick them up at Wal-mart or just about anywhere. They are expensive, so if your insurance will cover them , then get your pharm to order them for you. If not buy a monitor that has cheaper strips. I brough a relion from walmart simply because the newer meters were very expensive when it came to buying strips. Good luck
2007-10-03 23:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by riley40517 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't need a prescription but if you want your insurance to pay for them you will need to Gert them from the primacy with a prescription. Otherwise they carry them on the shelf at Wal Mart.
2007-10-03 16:29:18 · answer #10 · answered by saudertl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋