I went to my vets office to get more alpha trak test strips, they happened to be out, and asked me if I had a prescription, which I guess I do. I then went to the an other vet's office in town, and was told that if I did not have a prescription with them they could not sell me the test strips.. ??? WHY? Im getting the feeling this is a racket.
? Prescription needed for test strips! why?
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Cat Ma
Member Since 2015
Never heard of needing a prescription for test strips. Are you in another country? I think you can buy alpha trak test strips online from sites like Amazon and pet sites. But you can save money by switching to a more inexpensive meter like Walmart's Relion Micro or Confirm glucometer. You'll be saving money on the strips. You don't need a prescription. Here's a good glucometer guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oI_34_EgqeKdpyttFW0oLoG1mbw16IkATAWHhoQD2JU/pub
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oI_34_EgqeKdpyttFW0oLoG1mbw16IkATAWHhoQD2JU/pub
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Lori & Lulu
Member Since 2015
I'm in Canada, no Rx needed for strips here, or Lantus for that matter. I think I saw you're from NH?
new hampshire indeed
exactly what I thought.. I can get human ones at wal mart no problem..
Cat Ma
Member Since 2015
Yes and for a fraction of the cost of what you're paying for Alpha Trak strips. Plus no hassles from your vet. If your vet has an issue with you using a human glucometer, show him or her the glucometer guide in my link above or find a new vet. A good vet will support use of a human glucomter.
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Thanks, I don't see the link you mentioned, can you repost the link?
Cat Ma
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Melanie and Smokey
Member Since 2010
Most vets won't sell stuff that they "prescribe" to non-clients unless another vet has called them first and made arrangements. Even things that don't need a script like food, strips, etc. If it is only sold in vets' offices, they usually only sell it to their clients, i.e. you have a script from them. Or, once in a while if your vet has contacted them with a script and gotten agreement that they will fill it.
Jan Radar (GA)
Member Since 2015
Thank you thank you thank you for posting this information... this is exactly what I needed today.
!!!John, I would also suggest that you check out ADW, a diabetic supply place, for the test strips. It's way cheaper than the vet's office for many needed supplies when you auto ship. www.adwdiabetes.com
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