I have a lifetime special authority for access to an alternative brand of test strips – do I have to change my meter?
You'll have to change to one of the 4 funded CareSens meters when you want to use funded test strips. You can continue to use the meter and test strips you have until you run out. What if I haven't changed meters by 1 August 2018? If you use any of these meters, you’ll need to change to one of the 4 funded CareSens meters and test strips. Watch our video to hear the main messages about the recent funding decision of CareSens meters and test strips.įor people living with diabetes Will I have to change meters?įrom 1 August 2018, the CareSens II, Freestyle Optium/Neo and Accu-Chek Performa meters and their test strips will no longer be funded. From 1 August 2018 you will have to see your general practitioner to change meters.Īfter 31 July 2018, we won't fund test strips that aren't on the list above.
If you're eligible for a funded meter, and don't already have one of the funded Caresens meters, you can get a new meter from your community pharmacy before 1 August 2018.