The product was received within a small box which had been created from light cardboard which had been holding other diabetic supplies. There were many layers of packing tape.The package ordered was slightly crushed while the contents survived just fine. (Contents: 4 plastic tubes holding test strips.) There was a piece of packing tape which covered the expiration date of the contents. The way that date label looked, I was concerned that the contents were not going to be real.It was a bit suspicious, but the product appears to be just fine. It was a good price. Will order again.