where to buy strips for CougachekXS?

[witzkeyman]

I bought out of network (stupid on my part). Last year, I purchased a Cougachek XS from Tapestry Medical. I bought replacement strips today. 3 boxes for 80 dollars each (6 strips in a box). Does anybody know where else I can buy test strips for the Cougachek XS? I'm happy with them, but want to know if anybody is content with a different company.

 

[lance]

Have you tried

Have you tried

ordering test strips through a local pharmacy? That's where I get mine.

 

[Guest]

ordering test strips through a local pharmacy? That's where I get mine.

Can you order for a Coaguchek XS? The model Witzkeyman and I have?

I'd be content if I could find them cheaper and in my network. Tapestry medical is expensive, on the plus side they do all the insurance filing and they are in my network.

 

[Bina]

In Canada, the pharmacist holds onto the doctor's RX and orders the supplies when needed. I get my strips within 5 days.
Last week I got 24 strips for $182 this will last one year.

 

[witzkeyman]

Tapestry is awesome! the reps are very nice and call in all of my results to my doctor. I wish they were in my network. :-(

 

[lance]

Hi Louise

When my spouse began using my XS last summer I asked the local pharmacy the cost of another XS. After checking their supplier's catalogue they said the strips are listed, not the monitor--they said I'd have to contact Roche.

Bina
I've never needed a prescription for strips--just the monitor itself. When I buy the last box of strips the pharmacy automatically orders more--they're great.

Wizkeyman have you asked your local pharmacy about strips?

 

[catwoman]

Wizkeyman have you asked your local pharmacy about strips?

Unfortunately, U.S. pharmacies don't have anything to do with INR monitors or testing supplies -- at least, that's to the best of my knowledge.