@seeingtreble I’d prepare for battle with your gp.
If you can prove frequency of testing & therefore how long a prescription is lasting it shouldn’t be a problem as diabetes is a longterm condition a prescription should last a reasonable length of time.
I’ve just got mine to increase to 300 strips or about 4-6 weeks supply.
I seem to remember @alison writing a good piece on preparing to see a doctor when you have an agenda (although possibly not using the term battle!)