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How to Sell Unused Diabetic Supplies for Cash: A Complete Guide

If you have unopened diabetic supplies you no longer need, you may be able to turn them into cash instead of allowing them to sit unused until they expire.

People end up with extra diabetic supplies for many different reasons. A prescription may change. Someone may switch to a different glucose monitoring system or insulin pump. A doctor may recommend a new product. Automatic refills can create more supplies than someone is able to use.

Whatever the reason, the important thing is to determine whether your supplies are eligible before shipping them.

Fast Cash Strips makes the process straightforward: identify your supplies, receive a quote, ship qualifying products and get paid after they are received and inspected.

Quick Answer: How Do You Sell Unused Diabetic Supplies?

Selling eligible supplies through Fast Cash Strips generally involves three steps:

  1. Get an instant quote for the specific products you have.

  2. Pack and ship your supplies using the provided prepaid shipping option.

  3. Get paid after your shipment is received and inspected.

The amount you can receive depends on the exact product, expiration date, packaging condition and current demand.

What Types of Diabetic Supplies Can You Sell?

Fast Cash Strips purchases a variety of eligible, unopened diabetic supplies.

Depending on current demand, these can include:

  • Blood glucose test strips

  • Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors

  • Insulin pump supplies

  • Infusion sets

  • Lancets

  • Selected receivers and related supplies

Products from brands such as Dexcom, FreeStyle, Omnipod, Accu-Chek, Contour, OneTouch, True Metrix, Medtronic and Tandem may be eligible.

However, not every product from every brand is accepted, and the products Fast Cash Strips purchases can change.

The easiest way to determine whether a specific item qualifies is to search for the exact product on our Sell Your Supplies page.

For a more detailed breakdown, read our guide: What Diabetic Supplies Can I Sell?

What Determines How Much Your Supplies Are Worth?

There isn't one standard price for every box of diabetic supplies.

Several factors can affect the amount you are offered.

1. The Exact Product

Different products have different resale values.

A box of glucose test strips, a package of Dexcom sensors and an Omnipod system are different products with different levels of demand.

Even products from the same brand can have considerably different values.

Always match the exact product, count, reference number and packaging when requesting your quote.

2. Expiration Date

Expiration dates matter.

Each product Fast Cash Strips purchases has its own minimum expiration requirement. Supplies with more time remaining before expiration can also be worth more than identical products with shorter expiration windows.

Check the expiration date before submitting your quote.

If a product does not meet the minimum expiration requirement shown in the quote system, do not include it in your shipment.

3. Box Condition

The physical condition of the retail package can also affect its value.

For example, Fast Cash Strips generally separates packaging into conditions such as:

Mint: Clean, structurally sound packaging without notable damage.

Dinged: Minor creases, small dents, corner imperfections or light cosmetic blemishes.

Damaged: More significant creases, dents, tears or other packaging damage that can reduce resale value.

Not every product is eligible for purchase in damaged condition.

If you are unsure, see our Diabetic Supply Box Condition Guide before shipping.

4. Whether the Package Is Still Sealed

Do not send supplies with broken or compromised seals.

Products need to meet the current packaging and safety requirements shown by Fast Cash Strips. Packages that have been opened, tampered with or otherwise compromised cannot be purchased.

Step 1: Find Your Exact Product

Start by identifying exactly what you have.

Look at the packaging for:

  • Brand

  • Product name

  • Quantity or count

  • Expiration date

  • Product or reference number when applicable

Do not assume two products are the same simply because the boxes look similar.

For CGMs, pump supplies and other specialized products, small differences in reference or product number can matter.

Use the Sell Your Supplies page to locate the exact item.

Step 2: Check the Expiration Date

Before requesting a quote, check every box individually.

Do not assume all boxes in the same shipment have the same expiration date.

Fast Cash Strips shows the required minimum expiration period when you select a product. If you have multiple boxes with different expiration dates, enter them according to the appropriate expiration category.

Checking this before shipping can help prevent differences between your submitted quote and the products received.

Step 3: Inspect the Packaging

Take a good look at each package.

Ask yourself:

  • Is the box still factory sealed?

  • Are the corners crushed?

  • Is the package ripped?

  • Are there large dents?

  • Is there water damage?

  • Are there stains?

  • Has anyone written on the box?

  • Was a pharmacy label removed and the cardboard damaged?

  • Does the package match the product shown on the Fast Cash Strips website?

Minor imperfections may be treated differently from significant damage, so accurately representing the condition of your products is important.

Step 4: Get Your Quote

Once you have identified the product, expiration date and condition, use the Fast Cash Strips quote system to see the current offer.

Pricing can change as product demand changes, which is why the current online quote is more useful than relying on an old price list.

Select the products you have and follow the steps to complete your quote.

Step 5: Pack Your Supplies Carefully

Getting a good quote is only part of the process.

Your supplies also need to arrive in the condition you described.

Use a strong cardboard shipping box, not a thin mailer or envelope.

Add enough bubble wrap, air pillows, foam or other protective material to stop the individual product boxes from moving around inside the shipping carton.

For products that can easily be crushed or dented, consider wrapping each one individually.

Do not overfill the shipping box.

A package that is forced closed can put pressure on the products inside and damage them before the shipment even leaves your home.

Should You Remove Pharmacy Labels?

Fast Cash Strips recommends leaving labels in place rather than trying to remove them yourself.

Peeling a label from cardboard packaging can tear the surface, remove printed material or otherwise damage the box.

Fast Cash Strips removes and disposes of applicable labels during processing.

Do not write on the product boxes with a pen or marker.

Step 6: Ship Your Supplies

Follow the shipping instructions provided with your quote.

Fast Cash Strips offers a prepaid shipping option, making it possible to send eligible supplies without having to arrange shipping yourself.

Including your packing slip or identifying information with the shipment can also help Fast Cash Strips match the package with your quote when it arrives.

Keep your tracking information until the transaction has been completed.

Step 7: Inspection and Payment

When your package arrives, Fast Cash Strips checks the shipment against the information you submitted.

The inspection can include:

  • Product identity

  • Quantity

  • Expiration date

  • Packaging condition

  • Seal integrity

  • Overall eligibility

If everything matches the quote, payment is processed according to your selected payment method.

The best way to avoid unexpected changes is simple: check each product carefully before you submit your quote and protect it properly during shipping.

What Supplies Should You Not Send?

Do not send products simply because they are diabetes-related.

Fast Cash Strips does not purchase every diabetic product.

Generally, you should not send supplies that are:

  • Opened or have compromised seals

  • Expired

  • Severely damaged

  • Water damaged

  • Stained or soiled

  • Marked with ink or other substances

  • Manufactured for markets outside the United States

  • Not currently listed as an accepted product

Additional ownership and eligibility restrictions also apply.

Always check the current product listing and Fast Cash Strips' terms before shipping.

Why Sell Supplies Before They Expire?

Unused supplies generally become harder, or impossible, to sell as they approach expiration.

If you have products you know you will not use, checking their value sooner gives you more options.

Waiting several months could mean the product:

  • Drops into a lower expiration category

  • No longer meets the buyer's minimum expiration requirement

  • Is no longer being purchased

  • Expires completely

If you know you have extra supplies, it makes sense to check their current eligibility rather than leaving them in a closet or cabinet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell unused diabetic supplies for cash?

Eligible unopened diabetic supplies may be purchased by Fast Cash Strips if they meet the company's current product, expiration, condition and ownership requirements.

What diabetic supplies does Fast Cash Strips buy?

Accepted products can include selected test strips, CGM sensors, pump supplies, infusion sets, lancets and related products from major brands. Check the current Sell Your Supplies page because accepted products change.

Can I sell supplies that are close to expiring?

It depends on the specific product. Each item has its own minimum expiration requirement, which is displayed when you request a quote.

Can I sell diabetic supplies if the box is dented?

Some products with minor packaging damage may still qualify, usually at a reduced value. Other products are only purchased in acceptable mint condition. Check the product listing and condition requirements before shipping.

Should I remove prescription labels before selling my supplies?

Fast Cash Strips recommends leaving labels attached because removing them can damage the packaging. Applicable labels are removed and disposed of during processing.

How do I know how much my supplies are worth?

Use the Fast Cash Strips online quote system and select the exact product, expiration date, quantity and applicable condition to see the current offer.

Ready to See What Your Supplies Are Worth?

If you have unopened diabetic supplies you no longer need, start by finding your exact product and checking the current offer.

Fast Cash Strips buys eligible supplies from sellers nationwide and provides an online quote process designed to make selling straightforward.

Find your supplies. Check your expiration dates. Get your quote.