Freestyle Libre/ Australia

March 12, 2016 04:27

HelenP DAFNE Graduate
Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts

I have recently received a notification that these will shortly be available in Australia.

Abbott received "approval from TGA (for Freestyle Libre) to be sold in the Australian market. It is currently unclear as to whether it will be offered for a subsidy under the NDSS."

Any ideas re cost?

Helen

March 21, 2016 16:01

Phil Maskell DAFNE Graduate
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 194 posts

Helen,

In the UK its Â£50 + VAT (but we don't pay for that on medical items) for a single 14 day sensor.

Current conversion is 1 to 1.90 so I'm guessing Abbot will round it off about $100?

Let us know how much it is. If you guys get it considerably cheaper, might be worth the extra carriage.

Phil

March 21, 2016 22:34

HelenP DAFNE Graduate
Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts

Thanks Phil,
A decent coffee is about $AUD 4 so it looks like the cost of two coffees a day! That's a perspective!

I will keep you informed but I am assuming we will buy it under NDSS (National Diabetes Subsidy Scheme). These supplies are heavily subsidised to encourage us to use them.

Will keep you informed. Helen

June 01, 2016 05:39

Warwick DAFNE Graduate
Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 423 posts

It was announced a couple of days ago Helen. $95 per sensor and $95 for the reader - https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/all-products Good reviews from those that have tried it. For me, Dexcom G4 still works out cheaper so I will stick to that.

March 12, 2016 04:27 HelenP DAFNE Graduate Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts	I have recently received a notification that these will shortly be available in Australia. Abbott received "approval from TGA (for Freestyle Libre) to be sold in the Australian market. It is currently unclear as to whether it will be offered for a subsidy under the NDSS." Any ideas re cost? Helen
March 21, 2016 16:01 Phil Maskell DAFNE Graduate Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust 194 posts	Helen, In the UK its Â£50 + VAT (but we don't pay for that on medical items) for a single 14 day sensor. Current conversion is 1 to 1.90 so I'm guessing Abbot will round it off about $100? Let us know how much it is. If you guys get it considerably cheaper, might be worth the extra carriage. Phil
March 21, 2016 22:34 HelenP DAFNE Graduate Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts	Thanks Phil, A decent coffee is about $AUD 4 so it looks like the cost of two coffees a day! That's a perspective! I will keep you informed but I am assuming we will buy it under NDSS (National Diabetes Subsidy Scheme). These supplies are heavily subsidised to encourage us to use them. Will keep you informed. Helen
June 01, 2016 05:39 Warwick DAFNE Graduate Diabetes Australia-Vic, Melbourne, Victoria 423 posts	It was announced a couple of days ago Helen. $95 per sensor and $95 for the reader - https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/all-products Good reviews from those that have tried it. For me, Dexcom G4 still works out cheaper so I will stick to that.