The other day I read in a thread here on TuD that the Multiclix had been discontinued, and it makes me so sad! I’m going to call Accu-Chek when I get a chance, but I’m wondering if anyone knows where to get one online (in Canada)? Surely some pharmacies might still have some in stock? The Accu-Chek Canada website still has a page about it online, but does advise that patients can phone for the “updated” Fastclix…
I’ve tried the Fastclix and hate it. I couldn’t figure out why for a long time, but I think it’s because for the past 25 years I’ve “fired” the lancet by clicking a button on the side. So “firing” the lancet by pressing on the back of the lancing device just feels completely awkward and makes pricking some fingers seem as if you practically have to contort yourself to get into the proper “firing” position.
So, I am really hoping that there are still places to get the Multiclix.
I’m going to get a Fastclix from Accu-Chek if they can’t give me a Multiclix. I’m sure I might get used to it over time. But overall, I think 25 years of habits are just hard to break. (No matter which lancing device I’ve used over the years, it’s always had a button on the side to press.) Kinda like how hard it was to suddenly not eat a bedtime snack at age 25 after doing it basically all my life… Eventually I adjusted, but it took years to break that habit!
I agree, I have been using Multiclix for the last 10 years or so, if not longer. Tried the free sample Fastclix and hated it as well.
Are there any other alternatives with multiple lancets?
I guess I’m glad I only used Multiclix for a shorter time, then… I actually like the one-action approach to the Fastclix (just press the button!) - plus, I can press it against anything, if I have to, so I can test quicker, anywhere.
Now… if they combined that with easier-to-load test strips – but those my insurance won’t pay for…
My multiclix broke a year ago and I was forced to move on to the fastclix if I wanted to keep using drums. I agree that having the button on the side was easier and it was definitely more awkward at first. After lots of searching I didn’t find anything else with a drum and just got used to the fastclix.
If it’s been discontinued, the Amazon resellers will eventually wane. But if you’re really serious, you could probably purchase a pretty large backstock on Amazon right now. I’m not sure if you were looking for an option that would take your health insurance or something more specific.
And, by the way, when I searched Amazon, I found this very bizarre iPhone case. LOLOLOL…are you a big enough fan to put THIS on your phone?
I agree with you Jen, and prefer the Multiclix, and have both.
The issue for me is that the barrel of the Fastclix is much ‘thinner’, and you must ‘clench’ with fingers only to hit the release with your thumb.
After many hand surgeries for trigger fingers and carpal tunnel, and also some arthritis, it’s a challenge for me to close my fist enough for the Fastclix.
I broke one multiclix when it rolled off the table. So I bought several backups. Now I keep a rubber band around each multiclix, which helps prevent it from rolling, and try to remember to put it back in the case as soon as possible. I know that once they break, I won’t be able to replace them.
(I also use the rubber band trick on my insulin bottles, and they have survived a few falls without breaking.)
I’m another Multiclix fan. I like the separate functions of compressing the action spring, aiming, and releasing. It’s funny how a simple product like this can integrate into your daily routine. I didn’t seek out the Multiclix, it just came with a meter I wanted to try. When I bought another Roche meter, it came with the Fastclix. While it was simpler, I found I preferred the older two-step Multiclix. Thanks for the Amazon tip, @mrmikelawson, I think I will buy a few. I don’t expect a cure anytime soon!
I can’t seem to find any Multiclix devices on Amazon (Canadian or US). I can find lancets, but I’m not so worried about those… It seems Amazon.ca has nothing, so I think I’d need to find something on Amazon.com that ships to Canada…
Hasn’t been on Amazon (US) for a while. Or if you find one, it’s very overpriced.
Like Terry, the first one I got was included with meter. I wanted another, but the only ones I found were those included with meter, and soon after that could not find any. The accu-chek meters started including the Fastclix, and now Softclix with their meters.
Thanks, @tiaE! I didn’t realize the Multiclix has been discontinued for years. The pharmacy has never mentioned it when refilling my prescription for Multiclix lancets, which is why I was never aware until I read it here.
Multiclix was done away with, about the middle part of last year. I loved the multiclix as well, but having made the wholesale switch to fasclix and I have to say I really like it.
Multiclix was highly recommended for school-aged T1s because of the enclosed lancets & ease of use for younger kids. It was the favorite of parents of CWDs. It was also recommended by the Arthritis Foundation. I still don’t understand why Roche discontinued it.
How do people using the Fastclix prick the outer sides of their fingers (i.e., facing backwards when hands are hanging at your sides) without having to get their hands into awkward positions?
@Rphil2 Roche may have switched over last year in their meter kits, but the announcement was made long before that. IIRC I started stocking up about 4 yrs ago, right after I heard about the announcement. Solara medical had a good stock at the time for $12 each.
I would if someone gave me one for free. Or better yet, supplied me with free FastClix lancing devices for life (because our dog eats one every two weeks on average) in exchange for the free advertising.
