Hi Josh, why have you been refused a pump?Hello everyone.
I am looking at self finding a pump as I cannot get funding. Does anyone know where I can buy a second hand pump?
Thanks!!
Josh
Hi CarbsRok,Hi Josh, why have you been refused a pump?
You can't buy pumps in the UK as they are prescription only, same as consumables (cartridges and cannulas)
Josh all pumps in all countries are prescription only.Hi CarbsRok,
I am British but I live in New Zealand. I cant answer why I didn't qualify, as I don't really understand myself. I want to get on a pump as I am constantly having hypos (10-15 a week) despite taking about 6u (sometimes less) a day...
I do a lot of cycling.
I need to find out where you can get them?
Thanks
Josh
Any bolus insulin works in a pump.Just a thought. Does anyone know if the insulin used in a pump is similar/the same as a fast acting insulin like Nova Rapid?
You can not in the UK buy a pump without medical authorisation. Your case is different you were offered a pump but not the pump you wanted. The authorisation has to be in writing as well. I know as been there and worn the Tshirt.Hi Josh
Sorry to hear you didn't get funding. You can buy pumps without a prescription, it's the insulin you need a precription for. I almost bought one a month ago as my Hospital couldn't supply the pump I wanted, so I went to the manufacturer and they quoted a VAT exempt price. The hospital said they would fund the canulas and reserviors as they already supplied those consumables for other pumps. In the end I switched hospital's to get a fully funded new pump. I have never seen a second hand pump for sale in the UK. I would be very careful before buying and have it fully checked by the manufacturer. If it's out of warranty, forget it.
It is prescription only as it's a medical device. I do know this as went through the process myself. Same with consumables.Sorry it is not a prescription item and you can buy one without medical authorisation
Thanks for the info. What manufacturer did you approach?Hi Josh
Sorry to hear you didn't get funding. You can buy pumps without a prescription, it's the insulin you need a precription for. I almost bought one a month ago as my Hospital couldn't supply the pump I wanted, so I went to the manufacturer and they quoted a VAT exempt price. The hospital said they would fund the canulas and reserviors as they already supplied those consumables for other pumps. In the end I switched hospital's to get a fully funded new pump. I have never seen a second hand pump for sale in the UK. I would be very careful before buying and have it fully checked by the manufacturer. If it's out of warranty, forget it.