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Libre Sensors now require a prescription?

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Thrill

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Morning folks,

Struggling at the minute, my Libre Sensor has prematurely died and now I have no cover until at least Friday - you don't realise how much you rely on the Libre!

I've spoken with Boots and supposedly, we won't be able to get the Libre sensors without a prescription. I have checked with a local store and there was a message on their system stating the same thing.



Tesco Pharmacy can get them (just waiting on a call back), but I have had zero joy from Superdrug.

Anyone have any super suppliers who'm offer the sensor at a respectable price?

Thank you all
 
I've been getting mine from Asda (well from the Asda pharmacy) near me, they're £44 from there so not as cheap as Superdrug supposedly is (it'd be a PITA to get to my closest one, and my closest Boots never had them anyway).
 
there appears to be a shift in policy from boots. and superdrug are being rationed .

you can get the latest on what is happening on the Freestyle Libre Facebook user group ( please note it is a closed group so you will need to join and be approved )
 
I’ve just ordered a freestyle libre sensor from Superdrug all they asked was if I was VAT exempt
 
paganlady said:
I’ve just ordered a freestyle libre sensor from Superdrug all they asked was if I was VAT exempt
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excellent news......i had read they were limiting superdrug stores to 25 sensors per store per month
 
himtoo said:
excellent news......i had read they were limiting superdrug stores to 25 sensors per store per month
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If that is the case, and if it is the same with Boots, it explains why they are only issuing them to prescription holders.
 
Bluetit1802 said:
If that is the case, and if it is the same with Boots, it explains why they are only issuing them to prescription holders.
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i am getting my information from the Facebook UK libre users group and as usual the picture is muddied across the whole UK..........boots have definitely sent an email ( as seen posted above ) , there are reports of superdrug only being issued with 25 sensors per month, but that they continue to sell them over the counter , and the latest from Asda is they are still selling at £44 each. There are also some independant pharmacies dotted about the UK that appear to be selling.
it is totally not clear where Abbott are headed
 
paganlady said:
I’ve just ordered a freestyle libre sensor from Superdrug all they asked was if I was VAT exempt
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Did you order over the counter? I've been on both Boots' and Superdrug's websites and they don't admit to stocking them ! am panicking as Abbott's website is limiting me to two every 25 days (and that might change !) what might be the alternative options if they are no longer available !
 
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