For all of you using a blood glucose monitor to track your blood sugar levels, listen closely to this nifty way of getting a replacement monitor should your’s breakdown.  Now, this info may not be relevant for your current machine, but it will come in handy for monitors to come in the future!

When you get your new blood glucose monitor, be sure to turn it over and call the 1-800 number on the back.  Why bother?  Well, by calling this number, you will be able to register your monitor, and the benefit of doing so is one that you don’t want to pass up! 

By registering your monitor, you will give yourself the opportunity to get a replacement monitor for free (yes, I said FREE).  Once your glucometer crashes, you can call the manufacturer for a replacement, and 9 out of 10 times, they’ll hook you up with a new one free of charge!  Cool, huh?

Also, if you happen to buy faulty supplies for diabetes (i.e. test strips) definitely call the manufacturer to see how to resolve the issue. 

I was at work the other night and a representative from the maker of Accu-Chek Aviva test strips dialed me up to see if I could help some people that were in need of new test strips.  The couple was staying at a local hotel while on holiday when they discovered their Accu-Chek Aviva test strips were not working.  They called the manufacturer to see what their options were.  The representative called me to see if I’d give them a box of 50 test strips at no charge, and in return, the manufacturer would send my pharmacy the same item in order to replace what we gave away.  It was a done deal! 

In addition, the company was going to send another box of test strips to the couple’s home at no cost.  Who knew such patient assistance existed? 

This is just one example of how the manufacturing companies will help patients out.  It just takes a little effort on your part to get the help that’s needed! 

Just a quick post for today!  If you have similar stories or advice on how to get the pharmaceutical companies to work with you, please comment below.  You can also e-mail me at Cate@getpharmacyadvice.com. 

Speaking of free stuff, don’t forget about our video course on how to save money on your prescription drugs.  It truly is available at no charge…just trying to give a helping hand to those who are interested! 

Catch ya later!