What To Do With Unopened Diabetic Supplies In Colorado (Legally & Safely)
Many families in Colorado end up with extra unopened diabetic supplies after insurance changes, prescription adjustments, or a loved one no longer needing them.
If you can’t return them to the pharmacy, there may be responsible options available.
This page explains how the process works and what supplies may qualify.
Why This Exists
Why People in Colorado End Up With Extra Supplies
It’s more common than most people realize.
Many Colorado residents end up with unused supplies because of:
• Insurance changes
• Prescription adjustments
• Device upgrades
• A family member no longer needing them
Unfortunately, pharmacies typically won’t accept returns, even when supplies are unopened.
That leaves many people wondering what they’re supposed to do with them.
Our goal is simply to help people understand their options and prevent usable supplies from being wasted.
Throwing them away isn’t your only option.
Is This Legal?
Yes. The resale of unused diabetic testing supplies is legal in the United States when specific guidelines are followed. Our company operates within applicable state and federal resale regulations that allow unopened medical supplies to be redistributed through secondary medical supply markets. Many people end up with extra supplies due to insurance changes, prescription adjustments, switching devices, or receiving more than they need.
To maintain safety and compliance, we follow strict intake standards.
We do NOT accept:
• Prescription medications
• Opened boxes
• Tampered or altered packaging
• Expired products
• Supplies with missing contents
Supplies must be:
• 
Unopened – Original packaging never opened
• Unexpired – Valid expiration date
• Factory sealed – Manufacturer seals intact
• Mint condition – Clean, undamaged boxes
These standards ensure all supplies remain safe, and compliant while helping reduce medical waste and allowing unused supplies to help others who still need them
Fraud & Insurance Questions
Many people ask if selling unused diabetic supplies that were originally covered by insurance is fraud. The key point is simple: once supplies are legally dispensed to you, they are your personal property.
We only purchase unused, unopened, and unexpired supplies, and we do not deal with prescription medications. Our goal is simply to help people recover value from supplies they no longer need instead of letting them go to waste.
If you ever have questions about your specific situation, we recommend checking with your insurance provider for complete clarity.
Why Insurance Companies Allow This
Insurance companies provide supplies so patients have what they need to manage their health. In many cases people receive more supplies than they end up using due to:
• Prescription changes
• Switching devices or brands
• Changes in insurance coverage
• Doctors adjusting treatment plans
Because of this, millions of dollars in unused supplies would otherwise be thrown away every year. The secondary supply market helps reduce waste and redistribute unused products to people who still need them.
How It Works
Please Note: All Boxes Must Be Factory sealed and mint condition with 9 months before expiration in order to get full price. We can buy dinged or short dated product and in some cases even expired but they just pay less. Please leave any labels on the box and we will professionally remove them to make sure boxes are not damaged during removal.
We are here to help with any questions you have!
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Info@surplusdiabeticsupplies.com
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