# Medtronic Guardian 4: specs and price

**Price (US):** $2478.3 at consumerguide.diabetes.org (SingleCare-reported average US pharmacy cash price without insurance for a standard sensor fill (SingleCare lists this as a 5-box quantity, each sensor lasting 7 days); Medtronic has not published a direct consumer MSRP since Guardian 4 is dispensed through pharmacy/DME channels tied to the MiniMed 780G pump system.), as of 2026-08-01. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 11 continuous glucose monitors we track it is #9 cheapest of 11; category median $569.87.
**Brand:** Medtronic
**Released:** 2023-04

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $2478.3 |
| Brand | Medtronic |
| Released | 2023-04 |
| Wear duration days | 7 |
| Warmup time hours | 2 |
| Reading interval min | 5 |
| Water resistance | Splash-resistant only; not rated for submersion |
| App platform | iOS & Android (Guardian Connect app); also displays on the MiniMed 780G pump |
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Mard accuracy pct | 10.6 |
| Sensor size | 1.50 x 2.60 x 2.00 in |

## Where it stands

At $2478, the Medtronic Guardian 4 is #9 cheapest of the 11 continuous glucose monitors we track, where the median is $569.87. On the spec sheet, its wear duration days of 7 is the lowest of the 12, its reading interval min of 5 is the highest of the 12, and its mard accuracy pct of 10.6 is the highest of the 11.

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does the Medtronic Guardian 4 cost?**

The Medtronic Guardian 4 has a US price of $2478.3 (SingleCare-reported average US pharmacy cash price without insurance for a standard sensor fill (SingleCare lists this as a 5-box quantity, each sensor lasting 7 days); Medtronic has not published a direct consumer MSRP since Guardian 4 is dispensed through pharmacy/DME channels tied to the MiniMed 780G pump system.), as of 2026-08-01.

**How does the Medtronic Guardian 4 compare on price?**

At $2478, the Medtronic Guardian 4 is #9 cheapest of the 11 continuous glucose monitors we track, where the median is $569.87.

**When was the Medtronic Guardian 4 released?**

The Medtronic Guardian 4 was released 2023-04.

**What are the Medtronic Guardian 4's key specs?**

Medtronic Guardian 4 (Medtronic): wear duration days 7, warmup time hours 2, reading interval min 5, water resistance Splash-resistant only; not rated for submersion, app platform iOS & Android (Guardian Connect app); also displays on the MiniMed 780G pump. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Source: https://consumerguide.diabetes.org/products/cgms/guardian-4-sensor-guardian-4-transmitter (consumerguide.diabetes.org, accessed 2026-08-01)
Corroboration: https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/guardian-4-glucose-sensor (accessed 2026-08-01)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/continuous-glucose-monitors/medtronic-guardian-4/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Medtronic Guardian 4 price of record was $2478.3 as of 2026-08-01 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/continuous-glucose-monitors/medtronic-guardian-4/
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