Not actual calculations.
 

What do your test strips really cost you?

Maybe too much.
(Meter sold separately)
 

Insurance may not be the best way to buy test strips. Find out if CONTOUR®NEXT test strips over the counter might be cheaper.

Get the remarkable2,3 accuracy of CONTOUR®NEXT test strips at an affordable price.* Purchasing our test strips over-the counter may be more convenient and less expensive than with an insurance co-pay. It's worth comparing.

Find the best option for you.

How many test strips do you get in a prescription?
 
How much do you pay out-of-pocket when you pick up test strips? (Co-pay amount after any discounts)

Recommendation: Pay with Cash

Based on what you've told us, your average out-of-pocket cost is
$ per test strip

It may cost you less to pay with cash. Consider buying your test strips over-the-counter or online for a convenient, affordable option.

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Recommendation: Pay with Co-Pay

Based on what you've told us, your average out-of-pocket cost is
$ per test strip

It may cost you less to use your co-pay to purchase test strips.

 
We can help with your co-pay

CONTOUR CHOICE may further reduce your co-pay depending on Rx quantity and the co-pay.

Looking for convenience?
Test strips over-the-counter are an affordable option as well.

Recommendation: Use either cash or your co-pay to purchase test strips.

Based on what you've told us, your average out-of-pocket cost is
$ per test strip

Your cost may be the same using cash or your co-pay.

Using cash to purchase your test strips over-the-counter or online may be more convenient and reduce complexity.

We can help with your co-pay

CONTOUR CHOICE may further reduce your co-pay depending on Rx quantity and the co-pay.

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Looking for convenience?

CONTOUR®NEXT test strips can be purchased over-the-counter or online without a prescription.

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However you choose to pay, CONTOUR®NEXT 35 and 70ct test strip Value Packs provide remarkable accuracy2,3 at an affordable price.*
Use CONTOUR®NEXT test strips
for all CONTOUR®NEXT meters
  • #1 branded over-the-counter test strips1
  • No need for prescription, just grab and go
  • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Value price for a best in class brand
 

*Manufacturer suggested retail price.

Check with your insurance provider as they may provide a lower cost option.

1. Ascensia Diabetes Care. Data on File. OTC brand volume (October 2020), IRI Cash Data CYTD accessed November 2020.

2. Christiansen, M. P. (2017). A New, Wireless-enabled Blood Glucose Monitoring System That Links to a Smart Mobile Device: Accuracy and User Performance Evaluation. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 11(3), 567-573. DOI: 10.1177/1932296817691301

3. Bernstein, R. et al. (2013). A New Test Strip Technology Platform for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 7(5), 1386-1399.

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