When shopping online, you may have seen pictures or boxes that say "Not for Retail Sale" or "Mail Order Box".
What does this mean and why are there different types of boxes for the same product?
There are 4 types of boxes:
USA Retail - standard box found in any store meant to be sold to consumers.
Mail Order - special box for mail order pharmacies to sell to consumers
Health Plan - special box meant for health insurance companies to sell to consumers
Professional - special box meant for healthcare professionals to sell to consumers
DME - special box meant for durable medical equipment suppliers to sell to consumers
All of these boxes contain the EXACT same product, but carry different prices. The manufacturers make them look different and label them as "Not For Retail Sale" in an effort to scare consumers into buying the most expensive box.
In our relentless mission to save you money, occasionally, we are able to source a Mail Order or Health Plan box that is cheaper than the regular retail box. When we do, we always pass this savings on to you.
The manufacturers don't want us to sell cheaper boxes, but we feel differently. Why should others get discounted prices while healthcare costs continue to rise and consumers continue to pay higher prices?
Though the picture of the product you see could be a standard retail box, the item you receive in the mail might say "Mail Order Box" or "Health Plan Box" or "Not For Retail Sale".
Please be assured you have received the EXACT same product as the retail box, with one important exception: you probably paid less for it.
The improved Ascensia Contour Test Strips make testing blood sugar levels fast, easy and accurate. Contour Test Strips feature a unique flip-top bottle design that opens and closes very easily, making it perfect for users of all ages. The strips stay fresh up to 6 months after opening with the patented bottle design which features a built in desiccant. A window on the strips makes it easy to see when the strip fills with blood.
No Coding Required
These diabetes test strips automatically calibrate the blood glucose meter each time new test strips are used so there is no coding required!
Automatic Calibration
Ensures accurate results every time with fewer steps. Sip-in Sampling ensures the right amount of blood is quickly wicked onto the strip.
Small Sample Size
The Ascensia Contour Test Strips need a small amount of blood for proper blood glucose test results. (0.6 microliters of blood required)
Alternate Test Sites
Alternate Site Testing allows for teston on sites such as the palm, or forearm. Utilizing alternate site testing may reduce pain caused by repetitive testing on the same area.
15 Second Test Results
The test results are ready in merely 15 seconds.
Questions?
For help with your product, please call the Bayer Easy C.A.R.E. hotline at 1-800-266-1139. Support for meters is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.