Contour Next test strips are only compatible with Bayer's contour XT meter and Contour Next USB meter. Box contains 50 strips. WHAT ARE CONTOUR NEXT TEST STRIPS AND WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Contour Next Test Strips and other blood glucose test strips (diabetes test strips) are a key component of blood glucose testing. These small disposable strips of plastic may look insignificant but they provide a very important role in helping people with diabetes to monitor and control their diabetes. In the vast majority of cases, each meter will take one type of test strip only. There are some blood glucose meters however that take blood ketone strips as well, to test for ketone levels. See more on diabetes at NHS.co.uk WHERE CAN I GET CONTOUR NEXT TEST STRIPS? Within the UK, Contour Next Test Strips and other blood glucose test strips are available either free on prescription or can be bought from pharmacies or online. In the UK, all people with type 1 diabetes, or otherwise on insulin, should qualify for test strips free on prescription. People with other types of diabetes, or on other treatments, may also be given test strips on prescription but this will be judged on an individual basis. HOW LONG DO BLOOD GLUCOSE STRIPS LAST FOR? Contour Next test strips will usually have a use by date on the strips or box they come in. After opening, blood glucose test strips will typically be good to use for another 3 to 6 months but refer to the box or information leaflet for advice specific to your brand of test strips. If you have more than one box of test strips, it’s a good idea to use the oldest one first, so they don’t expire. See our other test kits