Roche Coaguchek XS PT INT STRIPS

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Vu lam said:

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Thanks for letting us know. Your prices for strips are in line with what I was paying on eBay. I'll plan to place my next strip order with your company, especially since you are now a sponsor of VR. Also, it is good for the members to have a reliable source to purchase new meters should they need one.

Protimenow said:

I don't think this forum was created for advertising.

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do you recall that initially it was sponsored by On-X and had a great big banner across the top?

Personally I've got no problems with the promotion of materials which we actually need (well, some of us) and its great IMO to have a vendor for exactly what is commonly asked "where can I get my strips"

Win Win ... free market right?

Oh and @Vu lam , sorry mate I'm in Australia so I can't (rationally or economically) support your store

Best Wishes

Protimenow said:

but I wouldn't be surprised to see your logo on this site pretty soon.

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what would be wrong with that? Would you prefer to see ads for eBay or Amazon ... wait, we already do!!



my view is that someone has to pay for things ... so I'd rather it be people who sell stuff we benefit from and normally buy anyway.

Vote with your dollars, vote with your feet or don't vote at all ... either works IMO

Best Wishes

Pellicle:

You misunderstood me -- I think that advertising on this forum would be a GOOD thing to do. It has been for a few hours. Good for them.

I also think that being a sponsor at this site is a good thing to do (which SelfHelpDepot is now) is also a good thing. We should remember, when we run low on strips (or want a sexy new meter), that there's a sponsor we can easily find (because there's apparently a sponsor list) who has the stuff and supports this site.

All things being roughly equal between SelfHelpDepot and Reliaston, I'd probably go to a supporter of the forum first.

I was just concerned about how brazen the posts were.

Looking at the sponsor list might be the best way to find a source of strips - as long as those of us here know where to look. (I'm pretty sure this won't be forgotten and may even be promoted by the site administrator).

Hi

sorry if I misunderstood ...

Protimenow said:

I was just concerned about how brazen the posts were.

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by brazen do you mean direct and forthright?

How should they be done? (keep in mind, I'm an Australian who just prefers direct.

My opinion is that a thread should be made and everyone from their country should post links with prices and shops that sold films and packages. So, for example, a French person will be able to easily find the best prices and which stores were selling in his country.

Chuck C said:

Thanks for letting us know. Your prices for strips are in line with what I was paying on eBay. I'll plan to place my next strip order with your company, especially since you are now a sponsor of VR. Also, it is good for the members to have a reliable source to purchase new meters should they need one.

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Thank you Chuck. When you are ready, please let me know and I can send over to you a discount code.

Cheers

Protimenow said:

ONE posting should have been enough. For me, it was just way too much.

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Dude, he made two posts, including the one that initiated this thread, to let people know that he has his product available. It appears that he has done so with the full blessing of VR, of which he now is a sponsor. Not even close to "way too much". If you happen to read every post on the forum, then perhaps one is enough for you, but there are others who do not read every single post- perhaps only a fraction of them.
Also, he started this thread with the sole purpose of letting members know that he has these products available. Why would you not just avoid the thread if it triggers you?
Members have had some challenges in finding strips and meters. There was a bit of a panic when eBay changed their policy and no longer carried these items. Having another source for these supplies is a positive thing. If one of the very few sources of strips gets shut off, it is a good thing that there are other options.

ATHENS1964 said:

My opinion is that a thread should be made and everyone from their country should post links with prices and shops that sold films and packages. So, for example, a French person will be able to easily find the best prices and which stores were selling in his country.

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That is an excellent idea.

Vu lam said:

Unless I am told by the administrator of this forum that my conduct is not allowed

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you're being harassed by a someone who does not represent the majority of expressed views. I suggest that you just follow these instructions

https://www.valvereplacement.org/threads/making-vr-that-bit-nicer.888377/

welcome aboard the community and I hope that you help others find the supplies they need. That's just my view, but I happen to know I'm not alone there.

Best Wishes

Protimenow said:

it's not a commercial site - it's a user site.

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no, actually, its a user site supported by commercial activity - money. Money to keep the doors open, money to pay the staff (who aren't volunteers) and money to pay the registration fees for the domain name and the hardware that's hosting the site.

are you that out of touch?

pellicle said:

you're being harassed by a someone who does not represent the majority of expressed views. I suggest that you just follow these instructions

https://www.valvereplacement.org/threads/making-vr-that-bit-nicer.888377/

welcome aboard the community and I hope that you help others find the supplies they need. That's just my view, but I happen to know I'm not alone there.

Best Wishes

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Thank you for your support. I am happy to know that there are those on this forum who keep an open mind and can engage in conversation without projecting their negativity, even though they disagree.

Vu lam said:

I am providing a product/service.

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Vu lam - I have a couple questions which I think many of us have wondered about and which you may be able to answer.

1. Your website offers a Coaguchek InRange for sale, but not a Coaguchek XS. Does Roche still allow the Coaguchek XS to be sold in the USA?
2. Why do you not sell the Coaguchek XS?
3. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of a Coaguchek InRange meter?
4. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of Coaguchek test strips?

Thank you!

I personally am grateful to find sellers who sell INR strips. I see no problem with them posting on this site. If people don't want to use them then it is thier choice.

Pardon me, but this raises some interesting points

3mm said:

1. Your website offers a Coaguchek InRange for sale, but not a Coaguchek XS. Does Roche still allow the Coaguchek XS to be sold in the USA?

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as you know we've conjectured on this (link)

3mm said:

3. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of a Coaguchek InRange meter?
4. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of Coaguchek test strips?

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does anyone? (if yes this makes the USA the only country in the world AFAIK)

3mm said:

Vu lam - I have a couple questions which I think many of us have wondered about and which you may be able to answer.

1. Your website offers a Coaguchek InRange for sale, but not a Coaguchek XS. Does Roche still allow the Coaguchek XS to be sold in the USA?
2. Why do you not sell the Coaguchek XS?
3. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of a Coaguchek InRange meter?
4. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of Coaguchek test strips?

Thank you!

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From the FDA

INR test meters may be prescribed to patients for use in the home, and they may also be used by health care providers at the point of care, such as a health care setting.

From CMS

The monitor and the home testing must be prescribed by a treating physician as required by 42 CFR 410.32(a)

National Blood clot alliance

Your healthcare provider will need to 1) write a prescription for the device 2) be available to instruct you in dosage adjustments and 3) remain medically responsible for your anticoagulation management.

From what I can tell it's possibly against the law in the US to sell either the meter or the strips without requiring a prescription.

Though someone with a greater understanding of legalese would have a better answer.

3mm said:

Vu lam - I have a couple questions which I think many of us have wondered about and which you may be able to answer.

1. Your website offers a Coaguchek InRange for sale, but not a Coaguchek XS. Does Roche still allow the Coaguchek XS to be sold in the USA?
2. Why do you not sell the Coaguchek XS?
3. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of a Coaguchek InRange meter?
4. Do you require a prescription for the purchase of Coaguchek test strips?

Thank you!

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Hi,

Thank you for your questions. I am assuming you are referring to the Coaguchek XS meter. From my understanding, this is an older meter kit. The INRange is the newer generation of meters. It is not sold on our site because there wasn't really a demand for this particular meter. Having said that, it is still possible to get this from our distributors. If you are interested, please contact me via our site's email.

Regarding prescription the answer is 'no' for both the meter and test strips. If you are any further questions, you can also email directly via our site's email @ [email protected]

pellicle said:

do you recall that initially it was sponsored by On-X and had a great big banner across the top?

Personally I've got no problems with the promotion of materials which we actually need (well, some of us) and its great IMO to have a vendor for exactly what is commonly asked "where can I get my strips"

Win Win ... free market right?

Oh and @Vu lam , sorry mate I'm in Australia so I can't (rationally or economically) support your store

Best Wishes

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Especially if you know other users have bought from them and gotten a good product at a decent price. Looking around at random websites I sometimes can't tell which ones are scam sites. Even when you look the site up it is still sometimes unclear with things that could indicate either way.

Teapotimus said:

From the FDA

INR test meters may be prescribed to patients for use in the home, and they may also be used by health care providers at the point of care, such as a health care setting.

From CMS

The monitor and the home testing must be prescribed by a treating physician as required by 42 CFR 410.32(a)

National Blood clot alliance

Your healthcare provider will need to 1) write a prescription for the device 2) be available to instruct you in dosage adjustments and 3) remain medically responsible for your anticoagulation management.

From what I can tell it's possibly against the law in the US to sell either the meter or the strips without requiring a prescription.

Though someone with a greater understanding of legalese would have a better answer.

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This explains the subscription services I am encountering and not being able to have a home tester covered by insurance. They want you to go through someone who can interpret your results for you to get rid of their liability should someone use the product incorrectly, or just want to make sure you have professionals helping you. *shrug* either way.