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Betachek C50 Blood Glucose Meter VAT Relief

Product Code: C50METNV

The Betachek C50 Blood Glucose Meter is a strip free blood glucose meter, which instead uses cassettes capable of 50 tests, instead of individual test strips (available to purchase separately here). This alleviates the need for handling or disposing of test strips - used tests are stored in a waste chamber in the cassette. It also has an integrated lancing device with 10 penetration depths. It's simple to use, with a large and easy to read display, and small enough to fit into your pocket. Results can also be automatically uploaded to your Iphone or Ipad. 

What's Included:

  • 1 x Betachek C50 Meter (mmol/l) without a cassette
  • 1 x 2032 lithium coin battery, 3V
  • 10 lancets. 
  • 1 x drawstring bag
  • Please note control solutions are not included.

  • Strip-free blood glucose monitoring
  • No handling or disposing of test strips
  • Fully integrated lancing device with 10 penetration depths. 
  • Results automatically uploaded to your iphone or ipad 
  • Free Betachek diabetes management app analyses, graphs and reports your results - text, email or print 
  • Compact ergonomic design for true pocket testing
  • Auto coding via cassette microchip with each cassette for optimal accuracy
  • Tiny 0.3µl sample size
  • 5 second test time
  • Simple to use
  • Large easy to read display
  • 7, 14, 30 and 90 day averages
  • Auto on & auto shut off

Are you eligible for VAT relief?

HMRC states that if you are “chronically sick or disabled” then you can purchase goods without VAT when purchased for your personal or domestic use. A parent, spouse or guardian is able to purchase on behalf of a “chronically sick or disabled” person and obtain the VAT relief.

HMRC defines “chronically sick or disabled” as physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities or a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness – this includes diabetes which will be the main reason for your purchase on our shop.

HMRC defines “personal or domestic use” as goods used for your own private use, rather than for business purposes. It cannot be used by anyone else or “chronically sick or disabled” in general.

Which products are eligible for the relief?

The declaration is only attached to those products with are eligible for the relief. It is only those products which have been designed solely for use by disabled people are eligible for the VAT relief. It is the designer or manufacturer who determines this not Diabetes UK.

Further information on the VAT relief can be found on the HMRC website – VAT Notice 701/7: VAT reliefs for disabled or older people. Please do not make the declaration if you are unsure – it is an offence to make a false declaration.

Our standard delivery service is normally 3-5 working days.

  • Free delivery on a wide selection of leaflets and guides
  • Free UK delivery on orders over £50
  • Standard delivery - £3.99

Some products may be sent out direct from the supplier or another fulfilment house. They will be delivered under separate cover and despatched within 3-5 working days. Please note that these items may also take longer to arrive and we are unable to offer tracked delivery or next day delivery on these products. 

Delivery does not apply to download only products.

Due to financial constraints placed on the cost of overseas delivery unfortunately we don’t currently offer this service.

To see full delivery and returns details please click here.




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The Betachek C50 Blood Glucose Meter is a strip free blood glucose meter, which instead uses cassettes capable of 50 tests, instead of individual test strips (available to purchase separately here). This alleviates the need for handling or disposing of test strips - used tests are stored in a waste chamber in the cassette. It also has an integrated lancing device with 10 penetration depths. It's simple to use, with a large and easy to read display, and small enough to fit into your pocket. Results can also be automatically uploaded to your Iphone or Ipad. 

What's Included:

  • 1 x Betachek C50 Meter (mmol/l) without a cassette
  • 1 x 2032 lithium coin battery, 3V
  • 10 lancets. 
  • 1 x drawstring bag
  • Please note control solutions are not included.

  • Strip-free blood glucose monitoring
  • No handling or disposing of test strips
  • Fully integrated lancing device with 10 penetration depths. 
  • Results automatically uploaded to your iphone or ipad 
  • Free Betachek diabetes management app analyses, graphs and reports your results - text, email or print 
  • Compact ergonomic design for true pocket testing
  • Auto coding via cassette microchip with each cassette for optimal accuracy
  • Tiny 0.3µl sample size
  • 5 second test time
  • Simple to use
  • Large easy to read display
  • 7, 14, 30 and 90 day averages
  • Auto on & auto shut off

Are you eligible for VAT relief?

HMRC states that if you are “chronically sick or disabled” then you can purchase goods without VAT when purchased for your personal or domestic use. A parent, spouse or guardian is able to purchase on behalf of a “chronically sick or disabled” person and obtain the VAT relief.

HMRC defines “chronically sick or disabled” as physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities or a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness – this includes diabetes which will be the main reason for your purchase on our shop.

HMRC defines “personal or domestic use” as goods used for your own private use, rather than for business purposes. It cannot be used by anyone else or “chronically sick or disabled” in general.

Which products are eligible for the relief?

The declaration is only attached to those products with are eligible for the relief. It is only those products which have been designed solely for use by disabled people are eligible for the VAT relief. It is the designer or manufacturer who determines this not Diabetes UK.

Further information on the VAT relief can be found on the HMRC website – VAT Notice 701/7: VAT reliefs for disabled or older people. Please do not make the declaration if you are unsure – it is an offence to make a false declaration.

Our standard delivery service is normally 3-5 working days.

  • Free delivery on a wide selection of leaflets and guides
  • Free UK delivery on orders over £50
  • Standard delivery - £3.99

Some products may be sent out direct from the supplier or another fulfilment house. They will be delivered under separate cover and despatched within 3-5 working days. Please note that these items may also take longer to arrive and we are unable to offer tracked delivery or next day delivery on these products. 

Delivery does not apply to download only products.

Due to financial constraints placed on the cost of overseas delivery unfortunately we don’t currently offer this service.

To see full delivery and returns details please click here.