Freestyle Libre CGM Abbott Coupon $19.99 Each!!! Please Read

[Staci & Ivy]

Hi all Freestyle CGM Libre users,
I wanted to let you know that I found out about a new coupon that Abbott has put out for purchasing Libres at a huge savings.
It enables the User to purchase a Libre for $19.99 each, which is a significant savings.

I found out about the savings on the Facebook Freestyle Libre for Dogs and Cats page this past week (if you’re not already a member of that page, it’s really important to be a member there because there’s so much valuable information about using a Libre sensor).

I printed out the coupon from the Abbott website and took it to my pharmacy yesterday to test it out and got them to apply it.
I paid the $19.99 each

It did take a bit of arm twisting at my pharmacy to get it to go through.
The clerk kept telling me it wasn’t going to work because I was using it for a pet and this was “probably just for human” and my vet doesn’t have an NPI number.

I persisted and kept telling her that I knew people who got it to work for pets.

Eventually, the pharmacist came over to see what the dispute was about, made a phone call and then told the clerk what to do and magically the coupon was applied and worked.

So it seems like with the coupon in hand, It may take some persistence on your part and a pharmacist involvement and willingness, in case there is some pushback at the counter.

(It’s a similar experience I’ve had with the Good RX coupon for Lantus for $35. Same resistance but yet the coupon does in fact work.)

Below is the link to the Abbott webpage for the actual coupon since the screenshot is a little bit blurry.

Good luck and enjoy the savings to help you and your kitty

https://www.freestyle.abbott/conten...ntries/us-en/documents/copay-savings-card.pdf

 

[Moorelife01]

Pharm told me no discounts for "a cat."

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Pharm told me no discounts for "a cat."

They tried to tell me the same thing.
If pharmacist won’t do it, try another pharmacy.
I was able to get them to do it (and so did others in the Facebook group).
I hope you will have success

 

[Moorelife01]

I believe you and I asked. Won't hurt to keep asking.
I was reading the resources and can I put the libre numbers into the spreadsheet?
Not able to get alpha track readings with mine; only 1 set of hands.

TIA

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I believe you and I asked. Won't hurt to keep asking.
I was reading the resources and can I put the libre numbers into the spreadsheet?
Not able to get alpha track readings with mine; only 1 set of hands.

TIA

Yes, you can use whatever numbers in your spreadsheet you are using.
Just indicate in your signature and on your spreadsheet at the top what meter you are using.
Feel feee to look at my signature and spreadsheet as an example.

When Ivy is LO on the Libre (which I use every day all day) I put the values in my spreadsheet as well. For example, if she is LO on the Libre but tests 68 on the Contour meter, I write LO L 68 C
Hope this helps!

 

[CORKY]

Pharm told me no discounts for "a cat."

The LIbre will not recognize a cat as a device user, as well as if you are using sensors and they stop working, they will replace them, but you cannot mention the fact that they are for a cat

 

[Moorelife01]

The LIbre will not recognize a cat as a device user, as well as if you are using sensors and they stop working, they will replace them, but you cannot mention the fact that they are for a cat

The script sent over is from the vet so the pharmacy knows
I'm not sure the work around for that.

 

[CORKY]

The script sent over is from the vet so the pharmacy knows
I'm not sure the work around for that.

Walmart will fill the script, and the sensors , you just need to call the number on the box and give the serial number and they will replace them just do not mention the word “cat”

 

[Moorelife01]

Walmart will fill the script, and the sensors , you just need to call the number on the box and give the serial number and they will replace them just do not mention the word “cat”

Ok I'll ask Walmart to get the script for me from the other place I guess

 

[CORKY]

Ok I'll ask Walmart to get the script for me from the other place I guess

That’s were I use to purchase them you should ask your vet to give you another script for the sensors as a PRN prescription that’s for a year the sensor only last 14 days and many times they don’t last as long, plus you can replace them yourself it’s very simple, and avoid costly vet visits as well

 

[Moorelife01]

That’s were I use to purchase them you should ask your vet to give you another script for the sensors as a PRN prescription that’s for a year the sensor only last 14 days and many times they don’t last as long, plus you can replace them yourself it’s very simple, and avoid costly vet visits as well

@CORKY What's a PRN ?
Edit :
Yes, I started applying myself. So far so good.

 

[Moorelife01]

Yes, you can use whatever numbers in your spreadsheet you are using.
Just indicate in your signature and on your spreadsheet at the top what meter you are using.
Feel feee to look at my signature and spreadsheet as an example.

When Ivy is LO on the Libre (which I use every day all day) I put the values in my spreadsheet as well. For example, if she is LO on the Libre but tests 68 on the Contour meter, I write LO L 68 C
Hope this helps!

I see. Thanks for help on the abbreviations

 

[CORKY]

its a 1 year (or as needed) prescription, since the sensors only last 14 days, sometimes 8, You do not need to go back and forth to the Vet to get a new prescription, pay for the visit, an placement, which you can do at home, and keep the money in your pocket every time the sensor stops working, and I advice that you keep an extra sensor so you always have a reading when one stops working, when I first had them on Corky I bought 2 at a time, they would stop working at the 7th 8th day I think only 1 lasted the 14, that's why I started with the ReliOn, my nerves were shot, plus the Libre tends to read the low BG's like it may read in the 50s when actually is high 70-80s, so when you get a low reading under 70 you should manually test as well for your sanithy

 

[Moorelife01]

its a 1 year (or as needed) prescription, since the sensors only last 14 days, sometimes 8, You do not need to go back and forth to the Vet to get a new prescription, pay for the visit, an placement, which you can do at home, and keep the money in your pocket every time the sensor stops working, and I advice that you keep an extra sensor so you always have a reading when one stops working, when I first had them on Corky I bought 2 at a time, they would stop working at the 7th 8th day I think only 1 lasted the 14, that's why I started with the ReliOn, my nerves were shot, plus the Libre tends to read the low BG's like it may read in the 50s when actually is high 70-80s, so when you get a low reading under 70 you should manually test as well for your sanithy

Got it. Thanks. I just need to get the script moved to the drug place it's at to Walmart.
It is a continuous script. I'll call over there today.

Edit to add: the script is titled "Solomon -Cat " literally lol

 

[Staci & Ivy]

Got it. Thanks. I just need to get the script moved to the drug place it's at to Walmart.
It is a continuous script. I'll call over there today.

Edit to add: the script is titled "Solomon -Cat " literally lol

Technically, it should not matter if it’s for a cat. My pharmacist knows it is for my cat and still processed it. They also process my Lantus insulin prescription as well. They know it is for my cat, so I guess it depends on the pharmacy you are using and if they are going to choose to give you a hard time or not. If they do, go to another pharmacy.

 

[Moorelife01]

Technically, it should not matter if it’s for a cat. My pharmacist knows it is for my cat and still processed it. They also process my Lantus insulin prescription as well. They know it is for my cat, so I guess it depends on the pharmacy you are using and if they are going to choose to give you a hard time or not. If they do, go to another pharmacy.

I'll ask the vet to send a different one to Walmart and take out the word cat. Worth a shot. The pharmacy I'm at would help me at all. They said "no, it's not for a human."

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I'll ask the vet to send a different one to Walmart and take out the word cat. Worth a shot. The pharmacy I'm at would help me at all. They said "no, it's not for a human."

Shame on them. Go elsewhere! Someone will want your business.
I just held my ground and explained that I knew of numerous people who purchased them for their cats and the coupons were honored.
I hope you get a sympathetic, helpful person

 

[CORKY]

It’s the replacement of the sensor if it stops working before the 14 days, you need to call the customer service number that’s behind the box, do not throw away the Box until the 14 days of use,or if they fall off because they will ask you for serial number on the sensor box, THEY will not replace it if they know is being used for a cat, they guaranteed and replace within 48 hours, trust me, I had that problem with the first sensor that fell off and every other one that would stop working after 4 or 8 days after placement, is not the pharmacy, is the tge claim to the manufacturer of the sensor

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I see on this Abbott manufacturer coupon it says it expires 12/25, so we will see if that is true as the end of the year approaches.
Hoping they will still honor this price in 2026!

 

[Alisa and Tito]

Walmart will fill the script, and the sensors , you just need to call the number on the box and give the serial number and they will replace them just do not mention the word “cat”

Should have kept the box

 

[CORKY]

Make sure when you replace the new sensor if you need a replacement, DO NOT throw away the box because they will ask you for serial number thats on the box

 

[crl4242]

Hi all Freestyle CGM Libre users,
I wanted to let you know that I found out about a new coupon that Abbott has put out for purchasing Libres at a huge savings.
It enables the User to purchase a Libre for $19.99 each, which is a significant savings.

I found out about the savings on the Facebook Freestyle Libre for Dogs and Cats page this past week (if you’re not already a member of that page, it’s really important to be a member there because there’s so much valuable information about using a Libre sensor).

I printed out the coupon from the Abbott website and took it to my pharmacy yesterday to test it out and got them to apply it.
I paid the $19.99 each

It did take a bit of arm twisting at my pharmacy to get it to go through.
The clerk kept telling me it wasn’t going to work because I was using it for a pet and this was “probably just for human” and my vet doesn’t have an NPI number.

I persisted and kept telling her that I knew people who got it to work for pets.

Eventually, the pharmacist came over to see what the dispute was about, made a phone call and then told the clerk what to do and magically the coupon was applied and worked.

So it seems like with the coupon in hand, It may take some persistence on your part and a pharmacist involvement and willingness, in case there is some pushback at the counter.

(It’s a similar experience I’ve had with the Good RX coupon for Lantus for $35. Same resistance but yet the coupon does in fact work.)

Below is the link to the Abbott webpage for the actual coupon since the screenshot is a little bit blurry.

Good luck and enjoy the savings to help you and your kitty

https://www.freestyle.abbott/conten...ntries/us-en/documents/copay-savings-card.pdf
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Hi all Freestyle CGM Libre users,
I wanted to let you know that I found out about a new coupon that Abbott has put out for purchasing Libres at a huge savings.
It enables the User to purchase a Libre for $19.99 each, which is a significant savings.

I found out about the savings on the Facebook Freestyle Libre for Dogs and Cats page this past week (if you’re not already a member of that page, it’s really important to be a member there because there’s so much valuable information about using a Libre sensor).

I printed out the coupon from the Abbott website and took it to my pharmacy yesterday to test it out and got them to apply it.
I paid the $19.99 each

It did take a bit of arm twisting at my pharmacy to get it to go through.
The clerk kept telling me it wasn’t going to work because I was using it for a pet and this was “probably just for human” and my vet doesn’t have an NPI number.

I persisted and kept telling her that I knew people who got it to work for pets.

Eventually, the pharmacist came over to see what the dispute was about, made a phone call and then told the clerk what to do and magically the coupon was applied and worked.

So it seems like with the coupon in hand, It may take some persistence on your part and a pharmacist involvement and willingness, in case there is some pushback at the counter.

(It’s a similar experience I’ve had with the Good RX coupon for Lantus for $35. Same resistance but yet the coupon does in fact work.)

Below is the link to the Abbott webpage for the actual coupon since the screenshot is a little bit blurry.

Good luck and enjoy the savings to help you and your kitty

https://www.freestyle.abbott/conten...ntries/us-en/documents/copay-savings-card.pdf
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[CORKY]

Make sure when you replace the new sensor if you need a replacement, DO NOT throw away the box because they will ask you for serial number thats on the box

Also if it stops working before the 14 days, it is guaranteed for replacements, just do NOT tell customer service it’s for a cat please, or they will not replace it!!

 

[Allie & Gen]

I tried to use the coupon at the CVS near my house, and the pharmacist spent awhile trying to process it but couldn't get it to work. He said maybe they don't have a partnership or agreement or whatever with CVS. I don't know if anyone has encountered this?

(He even said that if I could figure out what was going wrong in the next week or two, he'd refund me the additional cost. Not really sure that's possible, but he did try.)

 

[CORKY]

I tried to use the coupon at the CVS near my house, and the pharmacist spent awhile trying to process it but couldn't get it to work. He said maybe they don't have a partnership or agreement or whatever with CVS. I don't know if anyone has encountered this?

(He even said that if I could figure out what was going wrong in the next week or two, he'd refund me the additional cost. Not really sure that's possible, but he did try.)

Well, actually ABBOTT, will replace each dysfunctional sensor, as long as you don’t tell them is for you cat, always keep the box of the sensors replace in case you need to call them, they will need all the numbers on the back, plus the info from the monitor or phone,,is always to good to have extra sensors on hand, make sure you let Abbott know to ship it express, good job!

 

[Allie & Gen]

Well, actually ABBOTT, will replace each dysfunctional sensor, as long as you don’t tell them is for you cat, always keep the box of the sensors replace in case you need to call them, they will need all the numbers on the back, plus the info from the monitor or phone,,is always to good to have extra sensors on hand, make sure you let Abbott know to ship it express, good job!

Thanks! I actually have one coming in the mail, to replace the sensor that fell off after less than two days.

But I'm probably going to use these for awhile, and start applying them myself. I don't think Abbot is going to send me endless free sensors to replace non-dysfunctional ones that were just at the end of their lives, so I got my vet to give me a prescription. That's what I tried to use the coupon for.

 

[CORKY]

Thanks! I actually have one coming in the mail, to replace the sensor that fell off after less than two days.

But I'm probably going to use these for awhile, and start applying them myself. I don't think Abbot is going to send me endless free sensors to replace non-dysfunctional ones that were just at the end of their lives, so I got my vet to give me a prescription. That's what I tried to use the coupon for.

Applying the sensors is like taking a wrapper off a lollipop, super easy! Save $ on vet visit, replacement and probably more for the sensor,,great job! Isn’t this forum awesome!! I think so

 

[Allie & Gen]

Applying the sensors is like taking a wrapper off a lollipop, super easy! Save $ on vet visit, replacement and probably more for the sensor,,great job! Isn’t this forum awesome!! I think so

I think so too! They're expensive, though, so it would be great if I could get the coupon to work. @Staci & Ivy , I don't suppose you've run into any info about which pharmacies will take this one?

As for easy, well. The only potential difficulty will be getting Gen to let me do the application, which is really multi-step when you think about shaving and wiping and attaching. (And then later, detaching and wiping.) He doesn't like having stuff done to him in general, and the longer it takes the harder it is (insulin shots are thankfully super easy for him). But I'm hopeful we'll manage.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I think so too! They're expensive, though, so it would be great if I could get the coupon to work. @Staci & Ivy , I don't suppose you've run into any info about which pharmacies will take this one?

As for easy, well. The only potential difficulty will be getting Gen to let me do the application, which is really multi-step when you think about shaving and wiping and attaching. (And then later, detaching and wiping.) He doesn't like having stuff done to him in general, and the longer it takes the harder it is (insulin shots are thankfully super easy for him). But I'm hopeful we'll manage.

I use the pharmacy inside of my grocery store and they seem to find a coupon on Blink (I believe it’s a pharmacy only site). I pay around $38 each sensor.

However, when I took the Abbott coupon to them for $19.99, she was able to find a way to apply it and honored that price.

When I first went to my pharmacy, the technician tried to do it and then tried to give me all kinds of pushback so we called the pharmacist over and she played around in the system and she was the one who was able to get it to work for $19.99.
So I think it may take someone who is interested in enough to figure it out, but it would be the same thing as any human that did not submit it through Insurance would be using that same coupon so you could tell them that.

If for some reason you can’t get it to work at at CVS you could try a different pharmacy and see if they are able to have better luck. I think it just takes someone who is well-versed at their own system and interested in helping you.

 

[Allie & Gen]

So I just wanted to provide an update in case we have other Libre users in my state ...

I just got off the phone with Abbott's customer service people (after more than an hour on hold, so that was a bit frustrating). They were very nice, but they told me that the reason the coupon wouldn't work for me is that Massachusetts is excluded. I suspect this has something to do with our state health insurance laws.

So unfortunately, I am stuck. I hope that the price differences between pharmacies are still a thing here in MA! I have to go to CVS today because they already have my prescription, but I'm going to try CostCo next time. (I don't have a membership, but apparently I don't need one - and I do know people who have one, in case that's wrong.)

 

[Staci & Ivy]

So I just wanted to provide an update in case we have other Libre users in my state ...

I just got off the phone with Abbott's customer service people (after more than an hour on hold, so that was a bit frustrating). They were very nice, but they told me that the reason the coupon wouldn't work for me is that Massachusetts is excluded. I suspect this has something to do with our state health insurance laws.

So unfortunately, I am stuck. I hope that the price differences between pharmacies are still a thing here in MA! I have to go to CVS today because they already have my prescription, but I'm going to try CostCo next time. (I don't have a membership, but apparently I don't need one - and I do know people who have one, in case that's wrong.)

Allie, this actually makes no sense (I mean Abbott saying this)
This disclaimer is on the coupon:
For Massachusetts residents, only those patients responsible for the full cost of the product may be eligible to receive these benefits.

You, the customer are responsible for the entire cost of the product. There is no insurance being used. You are paying out of pocket so should be eligible to use the coupon even in MA.

Tell the pharmacy that you are paying out of pocket and no insurance is being used!

 

[Allie & Gen]

I responded at length on the other thread, but for potential posterity (I know I look up things in old threads all the time): I don't know what's going on with this. The Abbott rep was very clear that all Massachusetts residents were ineligible; I asked her to clarify, to make sure she wasn't just talking about something CVS-related. It seemed possible due to the health insurance laws here. I'm going to have to look into this more later.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

This seems to be a newer coupon (without a 12/31/25) expiration date as the earlier one had.

 

[Staci & Ivy]

I responded at length on the other thread, but for potential posterity (I know I look up things in old threads all the time): I don't know what's going on with this. The Abbott rep was very clear that all Massachusetts residents were ineligible; I asked her to clarify, to make sure she wasn't just talking about something CVS-related. It seemed possible due to the health insurance laws here. I'm going to have to look into this more later.

I’m sorry you’re having such difficulty