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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Insulin Pumps, Insulin Pump Supplies |
It is important to remember that Federal laws restricting the sale or distribution of medical devices and prescription items are enacted to protect both you and other consumers. If you illegally or improperly dispose of any prescription item including medical devices and medications, you may be held criminally liable not only for the transaction, but also if any injury occurs resulting from the transaction you can also be held liable for damages. It is also important to know that individual state's also have laws governing the sale or distribution of insulin pumps, insulin pump supplies, and other medical devices and prescription items that are usually even tougher than Federal laws.
2. Is it against the law for me to sell my insulin pump to another person? Yes, it is against Federal law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, an insulin pump to another individual.
3. Is it against the law for me to give my insulin pump to another person? Yes, it is against the law for an individual to give an insulin pump to another individual.
4. Is it legal to sell or give Omnipods or Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) to another person? Yes, it is against the law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or to give away any insulin infusion device, including insulin pumps and Omnipods. It is also illegal for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or give away a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
5. Can I sell or give my insulin pump supplies away to someone else? No, it is against the law for an individual to sell, or attempt to sell, or to give away prescription insulin pump, Omnipod, or CGMS supplies to another individual.
6. Is it legal to sell or give my blood glucose testing supplies away to someone else? Yes! Because these items are available over the counter without a prescription you can sell or give away spare blood glucose meters, blood glucose test strips, and lancets and lancing devices as long as they are not contaminated with blood. Even though Federal law permits you to sell or give away basic testing equipment you might still want to check with your own state's board of pharmacy to make sure there are no state laws governing the sale or distribution of testing equipment.
7. Can I sell or give away prescription medications? No. Never.
8. Can I sell or give away insulin? For the most part, no. Even though "regular" insulin is available without a prescription, it is still a substance that could cause someone else harm if used inappropriately. Before attempting to sell or give away insulin, be sure to contact your state's board of pharmacy.
