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:

1. USA Retail - standard box found in any store meant to be sold to consumers.
2. Mail Order - special box for mail order pharmacies to sell to consumers
3. Health Plan - special box meant for health insurance companies to sell to consumers
4. Professional - special box meant for healthcare professionals to sell to consumers
5. DME - special box meant for durable medical equipment suppliers to sell to consumers

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.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask us at savemoney[AT]healthwarehouse.com.

Intended Use:

MAXIMA® Test Strips must be used with the MAXIMA® Blood Glucose Meters for the quantitative measurement of blood glucose level in whole blood.

MAXIMA® Test Strips are for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use only).

Storage and Handling:

Store the MAXIMA® test strip vials in a cool, dry place between 46~86° F (8-30° C).

Keep out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Store test strips in its original vials only. Do not mix the test strips in new vials or in any other container.

Immediately replace the vial cap and close tightly after removing a MAXIMA® Test Strip.

Use test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.

Make a notation of the discard date on the vial label when you first open it. Discard remaining MAXIMA® Test Strips 3 months after first opening the vial.

Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the test strip. Do not handle test strips with wet hands.

Do not use test strips after the expiration date printed on the package or vial since it may cause inaccurate results.

Do not bend, cut, or alter a MAXIMA® Test Strip.

MAXIMA® Test Strips are for single use only. Do NOT re-use.

Keep test strip vial away from children. A child could choke on the cap or be harmed if the drying agent in cap is swallowed, inhaled, or contacts skin.

Refer to your MAXIMA® Owner's Booklet for detailed instructions on testing your blood.