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Getting patients started on one of the FreeStyle Libre CGM systems is easy*

Prescribe the CGM system that’s more affordable†1 for your patients. The FreeStyle Libre CGM systems are one-third the cost of other CGM systems†1

CGM = continuous glucose monitoring

Prescribing instructions

For commercially insured and cash-pay patients

FreeStyle Libre 3 system Rx includes:

  • FreeStyle Libre 3 app

  • FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor

    • Quantity: 2 sensors/month NDC# 57599-0818-00
    • Sensor refills: PRN or 12 refills annually

FreeStyle Libre 2 system Rx includes:

  • FreeStyle Libre 2 app§

  • FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor

    • Quantity: 2 sensors/month NDC# 57599-0800-00
    • Sensor refills: PRN or 12 refills annually

Patients can fill their Rx at a participating pharmacyǁ with their choice of either FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 system.

If your commercially insured patients are asked to pay >$75 for two sensors or have questions about coverage and costs, please have patients call 844-330-5535.

For Medicare patients

  1. Determine if patient’s coverage is Medicare Fee-For-Service or Medicare Advantage

  • Medicare Fee-for-Service: Refer to CMS Continuous Glucose Monitors coverage criteria and documentation requirements to confirm coverage

  • Medicare Advantage: Contact the patient’s insurance for eligibility criteria

  1. FreeStyle Libre 2 DME Supplier Grid provides options to select a DME#

  1. Complete Medicare Detailed Written Order form with the patient’s information

  1. Explain to the patient they should expect a call from the DME

The prescription must include both the reader and sensors to be eligible for Medicare coverage. At this time, the FreeStyle Libre 3 system is not eligible for Medicare reimbursement**.

For questions regarding Medicare Fee-for-Service coverage, please visit www.cms.gov.

The FreeStyle Libre apps, sensors, and readers cannot be used interchangeably across the family of products.

Get your patients started with an app‡§

Have your patient download the corresponding FreeStyle Libre 3 app or
FreeStyle Libre 2 app§ and check to see if their smartphone is compatible.

For patients without a compatible smartphone‡§

1 FreeStyle Libre 2 reader

Reader life ~3 years (NDC# 57599-0803-00)

If your patient doesn’t have a compatible smartphone††, they will receive:

  • 1 FreeStyle Libre 2 reader

  • 1 USB cable

  • 1 power adapter

  • User's Manual

  • Quick Start Guide (a guide to help patients get started quickly)

  • Treatment Decisions Guide (a guide to help patients use reader information to make informed treatment decisions)

  • Interactive Tutorial USB Card (a comprehensive electronic resource on how to operate the FreeStyle Libre 2 system, including instructional videos)

The FreeStyle Libre 2 reader is only compatible with FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors. No standalone reader is available for the FreeStyle Libre 3 system.

Encourage your patients to enroll in the MyFreeStyle program

The MyFreeStyle program provides your patients with personal insights about their diabetes and accessible sensor application tutorials, no in-person patient training required1!

Onboarding

An introduction to CGM basics to support a solid onboarding experience for patients.

Activity

Daily activities so patients can learn how food and activity impacts their glucose levels.

Interactive check-ins

Tools where patients can
personalize their own
learning path.

Resources

Easy access to
video tutorials.

Questions? Contact our Customer Care Team at 855-632-8658 7 days a week from 8AM to 8PM EST, excluding holidays.

Medicare coverage is available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader is used to review glucose data on some days every month. Medicare and other third party payor criteria apply.

At this time, FreeStyle Libre 3 is not currently eligible for Medicare reimbursement, and Medicaid eligibility may vary by state.

Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third party payors.

* No prior authorization needed at participating pharmacies. This applies to commercially insured patients. This does not apply to beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs. Participating pharmacies are subject to change without notice.

† Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus competitors’ CGM systems, assuming annual use of one receiver (or equivalent hardware) and quantity of transmitters and/or sensors according to use life. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.

‡ The FreeStyle Libre 3 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our compatibility guide for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre 3 app requires registration with LibreView.

§ The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check our compatibility guide for more information about device compatibility before using the app. Use of the FreeStyle Libre 2 app requires registration with LibreView.

ǁ Participating pharmacies are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary by retailer.

¶ Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria: Local Coverage Determination, Glucose Monitors (L33822) February 2022.

# DMEs are subject to change without notice.

** Medicare coverage is available for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if a smartphone with the FreeStyle Libre 2 app is used in conjunction with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader to review glucose data. Medicare coverage is not available if a patient never uses the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader, and patients must meet other applicable coverage criteria.

†† The FreeStyle Libre 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. Fingersticks are required for treatment decisions when you see the Check Blood Glucose symbol and when your glucose alarms and readings from the system do not match symptoms or expectations.

 

Reference: 1. Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care. 

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Important Safety Information

FreeStyle Libre 14 day system: Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 14 day system as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855-632-8658 or FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.

FreeStyle Libre 2 and FreeStyle Libre 3 systems: Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 systems as instructed in labeling may result in missing a severe low or high glucose event and/or making a treatment decision, resulting in injury. If glucose alarms and readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate or contact Abbott at 855‑632‑8658 or FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.

FreeStyle Libre Pro: The FreeStyle Libre Pro Flash Glucose Monitoring System is a professional continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device indicated for detecting trends and tracking patterns and glucose level excursions above or below the desired range, facilitating therapy adjustments in persons (age 18 and older) with diabetes. The system is intended for use by health care professionals and requires a prescription.

IMPORTANT: The device may inaccurately indicate hypoglycemia. The results of the clinical study conducted for this device showed that 40% of the time when the device indicated that user sensor glucose values were at or below 60 mg/dL, user glucose values were actually in the range of 81-160 mg/dL. Therefore, interpretation of the FreeStyle Libre Pro Flash Glucose Monitoring System readings should only be based on the trends and patterns analyzed through time using the reports available per the intended use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Remove the Sensor before MRI, CT scan, X-ray, or diathermy treatment.

WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS: The FreeStyle Libre Pro System does not provide real-time results and patients should adhere to their blood glucose monitoring routine while using the system. If a sensor breaks, contact physician and call Customer Service. Patients with high levels of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) or salicylic acid (used in Aspirin) or severe dehydration or excessive water loss may experience inaccurate results with this system. The FreeStyle Libre Pro System is not approved for pregnant women, persons on dialysis, or recommended for critically-ill population. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than the back of the arm and standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens should be taken. Review all product information before use or contact Abbott Toll Free (855-632-5297) (or visit provider.myfreestyle.com) for detailed indications for use and safety information.

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