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Written question asked by Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 11 February 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2020. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Diabetes: Medical Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect on people with diabetes of the slow-down in production and shipping of Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring sensors from Abbott; and if he will make statement.

Answer

The Department is aware of current supply issues with the Freestyle Libre glucose monitoring sensors and it is maintaining regular contact with the supplier Abbott to re-establish the reliable supply of this product.

This is a temporary disruption caused by increases in demand and we have already seen steady progress to improve the situation over the recent weeks.

The information provided refers to the National Health Service in England only.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
745
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Diabetes Medical devices Abbott
Link
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