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When I say Bucks, it's really the Chiltern CCG (https://tableaumapping.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/uk-clinical-commissioning-groups/ for full list of NHS England CCGs).
Had an interesting talk to my GP about the Libre situation of which she was well aware as it is a contentious issue. The Chiltern CCG, may, for some individuals, fund NHS prescriptions for the sensors. She also told me that it would cost me £15 for a private prescription which would only be given if there was a need. Private prescriptions are not given out just because you want something. If I was to get a private prescription and go to Boots the total cost would be £62.50.
As a GP, who does home visits, she was well aware of the waste where people do not take their medications, for whatever reason. From "refuse to take" but still get the prescription filled every two months like my MIL to some less fortunate who might have memory problems and forget to take. Because of that the medical community wants to ensure that those who are prescribed the sensors will actually make use of them and will benefit from them. She did say that I would be an ideal candidate but as I would put up with paying for myself and don't want to deprive anyone more needy I won't get a prescription any time soon.
The Chiltern CCG are in he process of defining guidelines which are due very soon.
Had an interesting talk to my GP about the Libre situation of which she was well aware as it is a contentious issue. The Chiltern CCG, may, for some individuals, fund NHS prescriptions for the sensors. She also told me that it would cost me £15 for a private prescription which would only be given if there was a need. Private prescriptions are not given out just because you want something. If I was to get a private prescription and go to Boots the total cost would be £62.50.
As a GP, who does home visits, she was well aware of the waste where people do not take their medications, for whatever reason. From "refuse to take" but still get the prescription filled every two months like my MIL to some less fortunate who might have memory problems and forget to take. Because of that the medical community wants to ensure that those who are prescribed the sensors will actually make use of them and will benefit from them. She did say that I would be an ideal candidate but as I would put up with paying for myself and don't want to deprive anyone more needy I won't get a prescription any time soon.
The Chiltern CCG are in he process of defining guidelines which are due very soon.