Microlet Lancets FAQs
How much does Microlet Lancets cost without insurance?
Microlet Lancets is relatively expensive in comparison with other lancets. The price for Microlet Lancets is $20.24 at most pharmacies, but this price will vary by store. With a SingleCare coupon for Microlet Lancets, Microlet Lancets costs only $31.08. For over-the-counter medical devices, SingleCare discount cards can be used if you have a prescription for the medical device.
How much does Microlet Lancets cost with insurance?
Microlet Lancets is a non-prescription medical device, so it is not covered as a prescription drug. Some insurance companies will cover lancets as a medical device for diabetes patients, but may not cover higher-priced lancets, such as Microlet Lancets. Most insurance plans only cover generic or low-cost lancets.
If Microlet Lancets is covered by your insurance, ask your pharmacist to compare your copay cost to your price using a SingleCare Microlet Lancets coupon. SingleCare may be used for over-the-counter medical devices if they are prescribed by a physician.
Does Medicare cover Microlet Lancets and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans do not cover Microlet Lancets or other lancets, but Medicare Part B does cover them as durable medical equipment if prescribed by a doctor. However, some brands may not be covered. One option for patients who do not have coverage for Microlet Lancets is a SingleCare savings card. The lowest cost of Microlet Lancets with a SingleCare discount card is $31.08 per 1, 100 miscellaneous box.
Is there a generic of Microlet Lancets?
Microlet Lancets is a brand-name lancet with advanced features in the lancet device that help prevent accidental sticks. The lancets that fit into the device, called safety lancets, are widely available from generic brands such as Trueplus and Liberty. Lancing devices similar to Microlet Lancets are also available from generic brands such as Active Forward.
What is Microlet Lancets?
Microlet Lancets is a lancet device with safety and advanced features to prevent accidental sticks by the lancet before and after use. Microlet Lancets is prescribed to or used by diabetes patients to prick a finger to gather a small amount of blood for blood glucose testing.
Microlet Lancets uses safety lancets (lancets with a removable plastic safety cap covering the needle) that are inserted into the lancet device. After the safety cap is removed from the lancet, the lancet is covered by the device's locking safety cap. This cap allows the user to set a length for the lancet by turning a dial.
When the desired length is selected, the cap is unlocked and removed. The user then pricks a finger to draw a small amount of blood. The needle is pushed back into its original safety cap and ejected into a sharps container.
What are the side effects of Microlet Lancets?
Microlet Lancets is a medical device that does not have side effects when used as directed, but is instead subject to “device failures.” These may result from a problem with the device or incorrect use of the device. To avoid potential hazards, follow the instructions for using the device carefully. Microlet Lancets comes with an instructional brochure and online videos that can walk you through the use of the device. In addition, you can have your physician or pharmacist demonstrate the proper and safe way to use the device and dispose of lancets.
