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<p>On 14 November 2018, it was announced that flash glucose monitors will be available
on prescription for every patient who qualifies for them, in line with National Health
Service clinical guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has not made any representations
to Abbott since.</p><p> </p><p>Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are responsible
for commissioning diabetes services. In doing so, CCGs need to ensure that the services
they provide are fit for purpose, reflect the needs of the local population, are based
on the available evidence, and take into account national guidelines. This should
include consideration of access to diabetes technologies such as FreeStyle Libre.</p>
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