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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 1189357" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>Leslie - I'm taking a bit of a guess on what your actual question is. I'm assuming you mean, why isn't the Libre available on prescription?</p><p></p><p>That being the case, it's quite simple. The Libre system has been legally approved for sale and use, but not yet approved by NICE as a prescription item for GPs to prescribe. I imagine Abbott will be working very hard on that in the background, but these wheels tend to turn frustratingly slowly.</p><p></p><p>I you like the look of the Libre reader, you could look at the other Abbott meters, with the Abbott Freestyle Optium Neo being the closest match (although it doesn't read Libre sensors).</p><p></p><p>I think everyone would much prefer it to be available on prescription, but a we are where we are.</p><p></p><p>Incidentally, the Libre doesn't mean you don't have to do any finger prick testing. Those using the Libre are still required to actually use a blood test before driving, to comply with the DVLA Rules.</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps, but if not if you could clarify your question a bit more, we'd like to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 1189357, member: 88961"] Leslie - I'm taking a bit of a guess on what your actual question is. I'm assuming you mean, why isn't the Libre available on prescription? That being the case, it's quite simple. The Libre system has been legally approved for sale and use, but not yet approved by NICE as a prescription item for GPs to prescribe. I imagine Abbott will be working very hard on that in the background, but these wheels tend to turn frustratingly slowly. I you like the look of the Libre reader, you could look at the other Abbott meters, with the Abbott Freestyle Optium Neo being the closest match (although it doesn't read Libre sensors). I think everyone would much prefer it to be available on prescription, but a we are where we are. Incidentally, the Libre doesn't mean you don't have to do any finger prick testing. Those using the Libre are still required to actually use a blood test before driving, to comply with the DVLA Rules. I hope that helps, but if not if you could clarify your question a bit more, we'd like to help. [/QUOTE]
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