Cheaper Test Strips - DAFNE Online

October 07, 2011 18:01

Alan 49 DAFNE Graduate
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 284 posts

I'm sure that most of us who use this site are aware (and like me - concerned) about the cost of the various products we get on prescription - especially in these times of cuts and shortages. Most test strips, for instance, cost about Â£25 per pot of 50.

There is a meter on the market, evidently, where the cost is only Â£12.95 per pot. The meter is called a CareSens meter. Their website address is www.caresens.co.uk and the meters are available free of charge.

I should point out that I have no connection with this company and that I have no knowledge of this meter. Has anybody used a CareSens meter? If so, what do they think of it?

October 10, 2011 00:34

richard.arkle DAFNE Graduate
NHS Grampian 16 posts

This concerns me as well

I use the iPhone app so don't need all all fancy features on many machines, basically they all do the same job so why such a price difference?

October 21, 2011 10:16

jgibson1962 29 posts

Blimey, no wonder my consultant said i only need to test twice a day....Unless i'm driving should i add...

October 21, 2011 10:51

novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts

jgibson1962 said:
Blimey, no wonder my consultant said i only need to test twice a day....Unless i'm driving should i add...

Obviously not a DAFNE trained consultant......................... Laughing

October 21, 2011 14:42

jgibson1962 29 posts

My Authority is skint i'm afraid, cant even afford to send me on course, so here i am salvaging the scraps from those lucky enough to be DAFNE Green Berets Rolling Eyes

October 21, 2011 14:48

novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts

Any scraps I have available can come your way...................

October 21, 2011 15:01

jgibson1962 29 posts

Your kindness overwhelms me Very Happy At last the weekend is here.

October 25, 2011 18:39

Chris loughrey DAFNE Graduate
University College Hospital, Galway 21 posts

You are actually having to pay for supplies?

That is mad, all supplies are supposed to be covered by EU healthcare directives. You should never have to pay for strips or anything else.

October 26, 2011 11:06

novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts

dont think anyone is paying, just discussing what the cost is to the NHS................

October 26, 2011 13:36

richard.arkle DAFNE Graduate
NHS Grampian 16 posts

I have used the Care Sens, it is a back up for the One Touch, when Im travelling as it isnt always possible to get One Touch strips. I bought it in Australia but dont know if you can get strips in the UK.

The Care Sens works fine, it isnt fancy, I also use the iPhone app, and the meeter itself, the CareSens POP is one of the smallest Ive seen.

I think I will start using it as my main meter now as there seems such a price difference.

October 07, 2011 18:01 Alan 49 DAFNE Graduate Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 284 posts	I'm sure that most of us who use this site are aware (and like me - concerned) about the cost of the various products we get on prescription - especially in these times of cuts and shortages. Most test strips, for instance, cost about Â£25 per pot of 50. There is a meter on the market, evidently, where the cost is only Â£12.95 per pot. The meter is called a CareSens meter. Their website address is www.caresens.co.uk and the meters are available free of charge. I should point out that I have no connection with this company and that I have no knowledge of this meter. Has anybody used a CareSens meter? If so, what do they think of it?
October 10, 2011 00:34 richard.arkle DAFNE Graduate NHS Grampian 16 posts	This concerns me as well I use the iPhone app so don't need all all fancy features on many machines, basically they all do the same job so why such a price difference?
October 21, 2011 10:16 jgibson1962 29 posts	Blimey, no wonder my consultant said i only need to test twice a day....Unless i'm driving should i add...
October 21, 2011 10:51 novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts	jgibson1962 said: Blimey, no wonder my consultant said i only need to test twice a day....Unless i'm driving should i add... Obviously not a DAFNE trained consultant.........................
October 21, 2011 14:42 jgibson1962 29 posts	My Authority is skint i'm afraid, cant even afford to send me on course, so here i am salvaging the scraps from those lucky enough to be DAFNE Green Berets
October 21, 2011 14:48 novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts	Any scraps I have available can come your way...................
October 21, 2011 15:01 jgibson1962 29 posts	Your kindness overwhelms me At last the weekend is here.
October 25, 2011 18:39 Chris loughrey DAFNE Graduate University College Hospital, Galway 21 posts	You are actually having to pay for supplies? That is mad, all supplies are supposed to be covered by EU healthcare directives. You should never have to pay for strips or anything else.
October 26, 2011 11:06 novorapidboi26 DAFNE Graduate NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts	dont think anyone is paying, just discussing what the cost is to the NHS................
October 26, 2011 13:36 richard.arkle DAFNE Graduate NHS Grampian 16 posts	I have used the Care Sens, it is a back up for the One Touch, when Im travelling as it isnt always possible to get One Touch strips. I bought it in Australia but dont know if you can get strips in the UK. The Care Sens works fine, it isnt fancy, I also use the iPhone app, and the meeter itself, the CareSens POP is one of the smallest Ive seen. I think I will start using it as my main meter now as there seems such a price difference.