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<p>In November 2018, NHS England announced action to end the current variation in
accessing flash glucose monitors. From April 2019 there will be a more consistent
national approach to making these devices available. Clinical commissioning groups
(CCGs) will be reimbursed to cover the costs of flash glucose monitoring sensors for
those type 1 diabetes patients who are most likely to benefit from their use. NHS
England has published detailed criteria and supporting guidance at the following link:</p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/flash-glucose-monitoring-national-arrangements-funding.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/flash-glucose-monitoring-national-arrangements-funding.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p>CCGs will be reimbursed for the cost of flash glucose monitoring sensors for
those who meet these criteria, which could amount to up to 20% of their type 1 diabetes
populations. CCGs can also locally choose to fund flash glucose monitoring for other
patients with diabetes. The guidance advises that as part of their annual review process,
patients with diabetes should be assessed for suitability for flash glucose monitoring.
This process can also form part of a review for a different purpose, if that occurs
earlier. This will promote a systematic approach to increasing take up.</p><p> </p><p>NHS
England has engaged with NHS Clinical Commissioners, the membership organisation for
CCGs, regarding the planned arrangements so that they can advise their members as
appropriate. An FAQ for patients and commissioners is also being prepared and will
be published, to aid the implementation. NHS England is also in conversations with
the Academic Health Science Network to identify the capacity and scope for them to
aid in rolling out flash glucose monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>Due to the limitations
of the data collected by the NHS Business Services Authority, it is not possible to
conclusively state which CCGs do or do not currently prescribe flash glucose monitors.</p>
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