Can I legally sell my diabetic test strips?
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Well the answer is yes! There are many reasons why diabetics keep extra diabetic test strips in their home. Some people switch meters because their doctor recommends a different brand. Each brand of test strip must be used with its own meter.
Others simply reduce the number of times they test per day or may no longer be considered diabetic. There is also the possibility that they have lost a loved one at home who was diabetic and there are many boxes left over.
Not testing as often can result in a large surplus of boxes. So what can you do with all the extra boxes you have now? Well, you can throw them away or sell them for cash!
You may be wondering if selling them is legal. Yes, the strips are a non-prescription product. They can be purchased over the counter at many drugstores, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, etc.
The only strips that cannot be sold are those provided by Medicaid or Medicare. These are government-run programs that prohibit the resale of test strips.
But I have a prescription for my strips from my health insurance company. Is it okay to sell these? Yes, you can sell them as long as there is no label mentioning Medicaid or Medicare.
So now that you have all the information on how to sell your diabetic test strips, you may be wondering where you can sell them. There are companies that will buy your boxes and send you a check, money order payment through PayPal (you must have an account).
When selling the boxes there are certain things you should pay attention to.
Boxes must be factory sealed and not expired. I know many people have told me that they use strips that are past their expiration date, but selling them is a different story. When selling your boxes, the ones with expiration dates of 1 year or more will give you the most money.
The boxes must be in good condition to get the most money. Some buyers will not accept dented, dirty, or broken boxes.
I bet you are wondering how much you can get paid for your test strips. Pricing ranges from $3.00 to $40.00 per box and depends on count, brand, and expiration date.
Some of the brands that make the most money are Freestyle Lite and Accu-Check Aviva Plus.
Conclusion:
Go get all your boxes and give us a call. To get a free quote on your boxes, check out my resource box for more information.