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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
For years I've been using BD Micro Fine+ 8mm needles, with no issues. I've recently moved to a new area and therefore a new GP and when transferring my repeat prescription across they have removed the BD needles and replaced them with Braun Omnican Fine needles on a cost basis.
Now, I'm all for saving the NHS a few quid if I can, however these needles really don't suit my lifestyle, which may sound daft, but it's because they don't come with a safety cap. Once you screw them on and take the outer "cone" off, the needle is right there.
My GP has now moved me on to 4mm needles of the same brand, with the same lack of cap problem and I'm trying to get them to prescribe a 4mm BD brand needle but without much luck.
So, here's my question... can anyone recommend a 4mm needle which will cost the NHS same as the Braun Omnicare ones, but come with a safety cap like the BD branded needles? I need to make some recommendations to my surgery to get them to change the prescription.
Thanks
(Please, no lectures on how to use the needles and about using them only once. I know this, however, I partake in some sports where I need to take my insulin with me if it is going to take a while to complete the activity. Taking as many needles along as I need injections for during that time is simply not practical, where as using a needle with a safety cap twice, maybe 3 times max is)
Now, I'm all for saving the NHS a few quid if I can, however these needles really don't suit my lifestyle, which may sound daft, but it's because they don't come with a safety cap. Once you screw them on and take the outer "cone" off, the needle is right there.
My GP has now moved me on to 4mm needles of the same brand, with the same lack of cap problem and I'm trying to get them to prescribe a 4mm BD brand needle but without much luck.
So, here's my question... can anyone recommend a 4mm needle which will cost the NHS same as the Braun Omnicare ones, but come with a safety cap like the BD branded needles? I need to make some recommendations to my surgery to get them to change the prescription.
Thanks
(Please, no lectures on how to use the needles and about using them only once. I know this, however, I partake in some sports where I need to take my insulin with me if it is going to take a while to complete the activity. Taking as many needles along as I need injections for during that time is simply not practical, where as using a needle with a safety cap twice, maybe 3 times max is)
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