What glucose test strips are compatible with Contour next?
Mia Morrison
Updated on March 17, 2026
What glucose test strips are compatible with Contour next?
| Blood Glucose Meter (BGM) | BGM NDC/UPC | Test Strip |
|---|---|---|
| CONTOUR®USB Blood Glucose Monitoring System | NDC 0193-7393-01 UPC 30193-7393-017 | CONTOUR®Blood Glucose Test Strips |
| BREEZE®2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System | NDC 0193-1440-01 UPC 30193-1440-010 | BREEZE®2 Blood Glucose Test Strips |
Can you buy Contour test strips?
CONTOUR®NEXT test strips can be purchased over-the-counter or online without a prescription.
Is reselling diabetic test strips legal?
Some clinicians are surprised to learn of this vast resale market, but it has existed for decades, an unusual example of the vagaries of American health care. Unlike the resale of prescription drugs, which is prohibited by law, it is generally legal to resell unused test strips.
How do I test my blood sugar next to contour?
The highly accurate CONTOUR™NEXT meter is easy to use.
- Insert the grey end of a CONTOUR™NEXT test strip into the meter. The meter will turn on.
- When the Apply Blood screen appears, touch the test strip to the drop of blood. Hold it there until the meter beeps.
- Your test result will appear after a 5 second countdown.
Will contour next strips work with contour?
I am seeing E7 with my CONTOUR® XT meter. Check that the test strips you are using are CONTOUR® NEXT test strips. These will have the Ascensia logo on the body of the test strip. If the test strips you are using are plain white, they are CONTOUR® test strips and they will not work in the CONTOUR® XT meter.
What is the difference between contour next and contour next one?
The Contour NEXT ONE is sleeker than previous Contour models, and it continues with some of the popular features of the Contour NEXT, including the reapplication of blood to the same test strip.
How much does Contour test strips cost?
Contour test strips are used to measure glucose in the blood. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of Contour is around $108.64, 22% off the average retail price of $140.35. Compare medical supplies and devices.
Are Contour NEXT test strips covered by Medicare?
MEDICARE: CONTOUR®NEXT test strips are always covered* by Medicare Part B. Co-PAY SAVINGS: Eligible* privately insured patients – covered and not covered – can save on test strips with the CONTOUR® Choice Savings Card.
Why are diabetic test strips so expensive?
Why is this? Some companies really do charge more than they should for test strips, so you may have experienced high costs in the past. And if you’re going through insurance, this can sometimes make test strips cost more, not less!
Why are diabetic strips worth money?
“Test strips are absolutely necessary for anyone who uses insulin to be able to safely adjust the dose of insulin to a person’s blood glucose levels,” Petersen said in an email. “They are also helpful for people with diabetes who don’t use insulin to know how well they’re managing their diabetes.”
How accurate is contour next?
Our CONTOUR®NEXT range, ideal for those with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 using insulin, is remarkably accurate to +/- 10% compared to lab results, surpassing even the industry standard1,4,5 enabling more accurate insulin dosing. The CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter specifically offers even greater outstanding accuracy at +/- 8.4%.
How reliable is contour next?
The best performing meter was Ascensia Diabetes Care’s Contour Next, which was accurate 100 percent of the time at two sites and 99 percent of the time at the third.
