Is It Legal to Sell Unused Diabetic Supplies? Everything You Need to Know

One of the most common questions we hear at Sell CGM is: "Is it actually legal to sell my unused diabetic supplies?" The short answer is yes — with a few important conditions. This guide explains everything you need to know.

The Short Answer: Yes, It's Legal

It is completely legal to sell unused, unopened, unexpired diabetic supplies in the United States — including Dexcom sensors, Omnipod pods, FreeStyle Libre sensors, and test strips — as long as the supplies belong to you and meet certain requirements.

The One Exception: Medicare and Medicaid Supplies

The most important rule: you cannot sell supplies that were paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, or any government healthcare program. These supplies typically have an orange or green label on the box that reads "Government Payors Only" or "Not for Resale." Selling these supplies is a federal crime.

If your supplies came through private insurance, a private pharmacy, or you paid out of pocket — you are free to sell them.

Other Requirements for Legal Resale

• Unopened and factory-sealed — the original packaging must be intact
• Unexpired — supplies must have a valid expiration date with time remaining
• Not tampered with — packaging must be undamaged
• Legally yours — you must be the rightful owner of the supplies

Why Do People Have Extra Diabetic Supplies?

It happens more often than you think. Common reasons include prescription changes, switching CGM brands, insurance sending too many refills, or a family member who passed away. These supplies have real monetary value and there's no reason to let them expire unused.

Sell Your Unused Supplies Safely at SellCGM.com

At Sell CGM, we verify every shipment to ensure compliance. We provide a straightforward, transparent process: you ship your supplies, we inspect them, and you get paid the same day. Start selling today at SellCGM.com.