How to Identify Your Dexcom G7 Packaging
Retail vs. DME vs. sample, and 10-day vs. 15 Day, read straight off the box.
When people call Tonya about Dexcom G7 sensors, the first question is always the same: which G7 is it? The sensors look alike, but the packaging is coded, and those codes change what can be considered. Here is how to read your box without opening it.
Step 1: Is it a G7 or a G7 15 Day?
Look at the front of the box. The 15 Day version says 15 Day. If it doesn't, you have the standard 10-day G7.
Step 2: Find the packaging code
Turn the box to the panel with the barcode, lot number and expiration. Codes in our directory:
| Code on box | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Ends in 012 or 018 | Standard G7, retail packaging |
| STP-AT-013 | Standard G7, DME packaging |
| STP-FT-013 | G7 15 Day, DME packaging |
| STE-FT-016 | G7 15 Day, sample packaging (manual review) |
A G7 15 Day retail box is identified by the “15 Day” marking plus retail-style packaging. If what you see doesn't match anything above, that's fine. Photograph the code panel and Tonya will help.
Step 3: Read the expiration date
The expiration is printed near the lot number, often as a year-month-day date next to an hourglass symbol. Write it down exactly.
Step 4: Photograph it the right way
- One photo of the front of the box.
- One photo of the code and expiration panel.
- No photos showing a pharmacy label, your name, or prescription information.
Why it matters
Retail, DME and sample packaging aren't all treated the same, and a quote based on the wrong version just leads to a surprise at pickup. Five minutes with the box saves both of you time.
Ready? Request a quote, or read more on selling Dexcom G7 and G7 15 Day.
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