Glucometer Test Strip/QC Dating

Hi Carol. We had this same issue and we purchased permanent labels with date open and expiration date spots on them. They came from pdc. Product number MV02FP2184. These are now stored next to our glucometer supplies for caregivers to use.

We also started using a separate sticker to document open/expiration dates. We purchase ours through Market Lab (part number ML7839) and that has helped mitigate the smudging issue. 

As others have already mentioned, a separate sticker is the way to go. However, I want to mention that we use self-laminating stickers that have a separate, clear flap attached to them that you peel the backing off of and stick on top of the sticker after you write the open/expiration dates on it. We've found that the date will still wipe off of or fade from stickers that don't have that extra protection.

Thak you for the suggestions.  It sounds like we need to look into a separate sticker.  
Michelle - Where do you get your stickers from?

Thank you, Michelle.  

Our hospital system has its own website specifically for labels, so I don't know if this link (Label, Date Opened / Opened Exp. Date - Laminate Flap | Aurora Labels | Nevs Labels) will let you see the product. Maybe there's something similar available through whatever vendor your site uses to source office supplies? But the stickers look like this (sorry the picture's so big I can't resize it!): 

I print my own using Word and Avery 5167.

Thank you!  You all have good ideas.

@ Tracy-- I'd like to know more about how you do that! Please PM or email me with your step-by-step process. Thanks!