FOI 1638 – Continuous Glucose Monitoring Policy
FOI Reference Number:
1638
Request
1. Please can you give me an updated response in relation to the questions around implementation of CGM policy aligned to updated NICE guidance and timelines from an ICB perspective. The current information states summer though we are now approaching late summer.
2. please see the link to press release from NHS England dated August 2022. When will this product be available to T1 patients in Derby & Derbyshire?
Response
Date: 30 August 2022
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION – DECISION NOTICE
Dear Sir / Madam,
FOI Reference Number: 1638
1. Please can you give me an updated response in relation to the questions around implementation of CGM policy aligned to updated NICE guidance and timelines from an ICB perspective. The current information states summer though we are now approaching late summer.
There is no change to our position as stated in the interim position statement.
Please see our interim position statement at the online location below:
http://www.derbyshiremedicinesmanagement.nhs.uk/assets/Clinical_Guidelines/Formulary_by_BNF_chapter_prescribing_guidelines/BNF_chapter_6/Diabetes_glucose_monitoring_interim_position_statement.pdf
2. Please see the link to press release from NHS England dated August 2022. When will this product be available to T1 patients in Derby & Derbyshire?
The review process is currently in progress. Please refer to the position statement.
I hope that this answers your queries with the information we currently hold, but if I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Yours faithfully,
Kathryn Jacklin
FOI Officer
Derby and Derbyshire ICB
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