"Are all blood glucose test strips free in BC now?"
No. We've been receiving numerous inquiries about this since March 2026. The actual situation is that starting April 1st, all diabetes blood glucose test strips, lancets, alcohol swabs, and ketone strips are included in the National Pharmacare Plan¹, but not free or immediately subsidized. The following conditions must be met: Completion of a BC government-approved diabetes training course* and receipt of its certificate of attendance; Registration with the BC government's F
Andre Lo
Apr 17