I recently had to do this for the second time (both times because my insurance mail-order pharmacy refuses to sell me strips earlier than they “calculated” I should need them; nevermind that I am currently pregnant and need to test more frequently, and my doctor put in a new prescription to reflect my new needs). From this limited experience, the strips I got both times were completely legit and a long way away from their expiration date (my other concern), but the whole transaction still leaves me feeling icky.
Read these pieces for some more context of how these strips end up on the internet:
Just this year I have seen more local coverage on this from Chicago, Philadelphia and this piece from my state:
Lots of interesting info in all of them and it seems like “grey market” is the best description. Personally I hate I have to participate in it…