One Touch Ultra and Verio: What Your Strips Are Worth
- Matt Frank
- July 27, 2026
- 11:26 pm
One Touch is one of the most widely used test strip brands on the market, which means plenty of sellers end up with a surplus of either the Ultra or the Verio line at some point. That surplus is often larger than people expect.
Both hold real resale value, and Test Strip Buyers publishes pricing for each so sellers can check their range before anything ships out.
Here is what actually drives the price on a One Touch box, how the two lines compare, and how to get an exact number for your own supply. None of it takes long to work through.
What Sets the Value of a One Touch Box
Three factors do most of the work: the specific line, the box count, and how much time remains before expiration on the box.
Larger counts naturally carry more value than smaller ones, simply because there is more product inside a single box to begin with.
Condition matters too. A sealed, undamaged box with a long expiration date sits at the top end of whatever range is posted. Anything less than that moves toward the lower end instead.
Ultra and Verio Are Assessed Separately
Even though both fall under the One Touch name, Ultra and Verio are treated as distinct product lines rather than interchangeable products in any way.
Neither line is consistently worth more than the other. Value depends far more on count and expiration than on which line a box happens to be. Assuming one automatically outperforms the other is not accurate.
A mixed supply of both does not need to be sorted ahead of time, since each item gets priced individually once a quote is requested. There is nothing extra to calculate beforehand.
Retail Versus Mail-Order Packaging
One Touch strips are packaged differently depending on whether they came from a retail pharmacy or a mail-order refill service in the first place.
Mail-order boxes tend to hold larger counts meant for ongoing refills, while retail boxes are usually smaller and sold directly over the counter at a pharmacy.
Knowing which type a box is before requesting a quote helps set realistic expectations on price. A quick glance at the box usually makes it clear.
Why Two Similar Boxes Can Differ in Price
Two boxes from the same line can still be quoted differently, and the reason almost always comes down to expiration date or packaging type more than anything else.
A box with a long runway before its date earns more than one nearing expiration, and an expired box cannot be purchased under any circumstance. Timing plays a bigger role than most sellers expect.
Checking current pricing rather than relying on an old estimate is the most reliable way to know an exact number.
Turning Spare One Touch Strips Into Cash
Once eligibility is confirmed, selling takes very little effort: request a quote, confirm the items, and a free shipping kit follows shortly after.
Test Strip Buyers inspects everything on arrival and pays by check or PayPal once that step is complete. Checking current One Touch pricing ahead of time helps set expectations before requesting anything.
For a broader look at how value gets set overall across every brand, that guide is a useful companion read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Sealed, unexpired Ultra and Verio strips both hold steady resale value, since the brand is widely used and prescribed.
Neither consistently outvalues the other. Price depends more on count and expiration date than on which line a box belongs to.
It can. The two packaging types are sometimes valued differently, so knowing which one you have helps set expectations.
The most common reasons are a short time left before expiration or a difference in packaging type. Expired boxes cannot be purchased at all.
Check current pricing and request a quote for your exact items, since an old estimate will not reflect current rates. Pricing can shift over time.
See What Your Strips Are Worth
Have Ultra or Verio boxes you know you will not use? Test Strip Buyers turns sealed One Touch strips into cash with free shipping and payment by check or PayPal. Start a quote at Support@teststripbuyers.com or call (800) 439-6445.
