In 2012 PHARMAC moved to sole supply of self-monitoring blood glucose testing meters and strips – the CareSens brand supplied by Pharmaco. The sole-supply period for CareSens meters runs until 1 July 2015.

PHARMAC will be running a competitive process for the supply of self-monitoring blood glucose testing meters (‘meters’) and test strips during 2015. PHARMAC are seeking feedback on a proposed approach to the assessment of meters and test strips for funding.

Until any decisions are made, the funding of CareSens meters will continue.

For more details, go to: http://www.pharmac.health.nz/news/consultation-2015-03-06-blood-glucose-meters/