TYPE II diabetes patients who are mostly (76%) not on insulin therapy to manage their diabetes, have been impacted by new access arrangements to Blood Glucose Test Strips (BGTS) from 01 Jul 2016 via the National Diabetes Supply Scheme (NDSS).
Given that these patients can only receive six months' supply through the system before being re-evaluated, many patients will start to flow into pharmacies seeking their strip supplies and pharmacists will need to be aware of their responsibilities.
Kos Sclavos will present more details in 'Stepping up diabetes services in your pharmacy' on Thursday 09 Mar at APP.
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