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Monitor your INR levels anytime, anywhere with CoaguChek® INRange

If you are on long-term warfarin, then you will most likely be having your blood tested regularly by a healthcare professional to monitor your blood coagulation (your INR). This usually means travelling to an anticoagulation clinic - causing disruption, inconvenience and expense.

The CoaguChek® INRange meter is an easy-to-use, portable, self-monitoring device.

After a simple prick of your finger, the CoaguChek® INRange meter enables you to self-monitor your INR at home or away, such as when you go on holiday or at work.



Payment Options Available

CoaguChek® INRange meter Kit - £299*

Make a one-off payment or take advantage of our interest-free easy payment plan. 0% APR representative.

• 6 x monthly payments of just £49.83**

Call 01685 846666 to set up your payment plan and ask about VAT relief eligibility Today!


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How to use your CoaguChek® INRange


Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to use a CoaguChek® INRange meter?

No. If you can use a mobile phone then you’re unlikely to find self-monitoring any more complicated. Support is also offered by Williams Medical and your anticoagulation clinic.
 

How should I store my test strips?

They can be stored at room temperature (2-30°C) for up to 15 months, depending on the expiry date. If collecting from a pharmacy, we advise you check expiry date before taking receipt. Keep the lid on the pot shut tightly between uses.
 

How quickly should I use the test strip after removing it from its packaging?
You should use the test strip within 10 minutes from the time you take it from the container.

Should I talk to my healthcare professional before I start using a CoaguChek® INRange meter?

Yes. Other medical conditions, such as high cholesterol levels, anaemia (low iron levels) and lupus syndrome may sometimes interfere with your results. Check with your healthcare professional before you make any decisions about your health and whether to buy a CoaguChek® INRange meter.
 

Are CoaguChek® test strips available on prescription?

Yes. CoaguChek® test strips are available on prescription. This is at your GP’s discretion, and prescription charges may apply. As with any decision about your health, it’s best to explore your options with your healthcare professional before self-monitoring. If strips are not available on prescription in your area, you can purchase them direct from Williams Medical on 01685 846666 or www.wms.co.uk. Strip packs are available in sizes of 24
 

Is self-monitoring as accurate as the INR tests my healthcare professional does?
The accuracy of the CoaguChek® INRange meter is equal to that of the equipment used by your healthcare professional.

Is self-monitoring suitable for children?

Yes. After a brief training course on self-monitoring, and with support from a healthcare professional, you and your child will enjoy the freedom that self-monitoring offers. As a parent, you must be prepared to take on some of the responsibility for managing their care.
 

How often should I test my INR levels?

Everyone’s different, so you should follow your healthcare professional’s advice on how regularly to test. It has been shown that testing once a week increases the time spent in therapeutic range.

 

Will my CoaguChek® INRange meter require maintenance?

The CoaguChek® INRange meter and test strips have a number of built-in quality control functions. Because of this we do not provide maintenance for your meter. We recommend that, every six months, you ask a healthcare professional to take tests in parallel with you on a meter that uses the same technology. The healthcare professional’s meter should be enrolled in a UK-recognised external quality assurance anticoagulation programme.
 

Can I use CoaguChek® INRange if I’m on other medication?

Many common medicines, including painkillers, antirheumatics, antibiotics, antidepressants, diuretics, laxatives and vitamin K, can affect your INR levels. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t take them if you’re self-monitoring. Your healthcare professional will be able to advise you on what you can and can’t combine.
 

How long will I have to wait for my order to arrive?
The standard delivery time is approximately 2-3 working days after an order is placed.

How do I qualify for VAT exemption?

If you live in the UK and are taking warfarin long-term you will be entitled to VAT exemption on your meter and strips. You can find out more about this when you speak to the customer service team.
 

Can I pay in installments?

Provided you pass a standard credit check, you can pay for your CoaguChek® INRange meter through an interest-free installment plan, spreading the cost over 6 months. Terms and conditions apply. Further information is available on page 8 of this Information Pack.
 

Our 14 day return guarantee:
We advise all customers to watch the online training video before opening the meter box. We operate a 14 day cooling-off period should you wish to return the meter in its original condition (original box unopened and the meter therefore unused), in which case we would issue a full refund.

**T&Cs Apply. Interest free Easy Payment Plan - Patient only (maximum 1 individual purchase). Individual patients can benefit from an interest free Easy Payment Plan over 6 months from as little as £49.83 per month. In these cases the patient will need to make the purchase and a credit check will be required.

This finance option is provided by Novuna Consumer Finance (A Trading Style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC). Terms and conditions apply. Prices are correct at time of going to print (December 2023). Prices and finance options are subject to change. Finance requires credit checks before approval. Test strips are required and are available on prescription (GP’s discretion, prescription charges may apply). Customer service are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6pm. Patients who are chronically sick are eligible for VAT exemption, for more information please refer to HM Revenue and Customs on 0300 200 3700.

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