How much are unused diabetic supplies worth?
The short version: It depends on five things: the product, how far out the expiration date is, the condition of the box, what kind of label it carries, and how many boxes you have. CGM sensors and pods are worth the most, name-brand 100-count test strips come next, and the longest-dated boxes always get the best offer.
The five things that set an offer
1. The product
Not every brand has a resale market. The supplies that hold value are the ones people pay the most for at the pharmacy counter:
- CGM sensors: Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre, and Medtronic Guardian 4.
- Pods and pump supplies: Omnipod 5 and DASH five-packs, and Tandem and Medtronic infusion sets.
- Test strips: Accu-Chek Aviva Plus and SmartView, FreeStyle Lite, and Contour Next in 100-count retail boxes.
Some things have little or no resale value right now, and we would rather tell you than waste your time: Dexcom G6, OneTouch and Accu-Chek Guide strips, store brands, lancets, and meters.
2. The expiration date
This is the biggest swing factor. The longer the dating, the better the offer. As a rule of thumb, the top offer goes to boxes with:
- about 7 months or more left for Dexcom and Omnipod
- about 4 months or more left for FreeStyle Libre
- about 9 months or more left for test strips and pump supplies
Below that the offer steps down. We need at least 3 months before expiration for a normal offer, and anything shorter is quoted case by case. Details are in can I sell expired diabetic supplies?
3. Box condition
Factory sealed is required. Beyond that, clean boxes bring full price, and damage takes money off. The box condition guide shows where the lines are.
4. The label
Retail boxes bring the most. Some boxes that come through insurance or a medical supplier carry a DME or "not for resale" marking. A few of those we still buy at a slightly lower offer, such as Omnipod 5 five-packs with a DME label. Test strip boxes marked not for resale or institutional use we don't buy, and nothing marked Medicare or Medicaid.
5. How many boxes
One box is fine. But 20 or more boxes gets bulk pricing and goes to the front of the pickup schedule.
How to get an exact number
Text a photo of the front of each box with the expiration date showing. Good photos are what let us quote a firm number the first time, instead of a range.
Common questions
Why don't you post a price list?
Prices move with the resale market, sometimes week to week, and the same box can be worth very different amounts depending on its date and condition. A text with a photo gets you an exact number, usually within the hour during business hours.
Which diabetic supplies are worth the most?
Sealed CGM sensors and insulin pods: Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre 3 and 3 Plus, and Omnipod 5 five-packs. Among test strips, 100-count retail boxes of Accu-Chek, FreeStyle Lite, and Contour Next bring the most.
Does a dented box lower the offer?
A small dent or scuff usually doesn't matter if the seal is intact. Crushed corners, tears, water damage, or writing on the box will lower it, and a broken seal means we can't buy it.
Will you match the number you quoted?
Yes. The number we text is the number we pay, as long as the boxes match what you described and photographed.
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