Get your patients started today.
Prescribe the FreeStyle Libre systems—the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that’s more affordable for your patients*1.
Attention: Prescription update for your patients
Patients currently using the FreeStyle Libre 2 or FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor will require a new prescription. Get patients started with the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor today.
For your commercially insured and cash-paying patients.
Prescribe two FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus or 2 Plus sensors [30-day supply, filled monthly; sensor refills: PRN or 12 additional refills (1-year supply)].
Have your patient download the Libre app†.
Patients can fill their prescription for:
- FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor: At participating pharmacies‡
- FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor: At participating durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers§
If your commercially insured patients are asked to pay >$75 for two sensors,
or if they have questions, please have patients call 844-330-5535.
Most commercially insured patients save over 50% every month for their FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus or FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors with an approved prior authorization (PA)II1.
The FreeStyle Libre systems apps†, sensors, and readers cannot be used interchangeably across the family of products.
For your Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Medicare and Medicaid patients managing diabetes with insulin are now eligible for coverage¶2 for the FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 2 systems.
Here’s how to get them started:
See if your patient is covered under Medicare Fee-for-Service or Medicare Advantage using the CMS Continuous Glucose Monitors coverage criteria¶2.
Let patients know they can expect a call from the DME if any additional information is needed. Once approved, the product will be shipped to their home.
For questions regarding Medicare Fee-for-Service coverage, please visit www.medicare.gov.
To be eligible for Medicare coverage, the prescription must include both the reader and sensors, and the reader must be used on some days every month.
NRC codes for the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and 2 Plus sensors.
For your patients managing diabetes:
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor: NRC# 57599-0844-00
Optional FreeStyle Libre 3 reader: NRC# 57599-0820-00
TAA Compliant FreeStyle Libre 3 Reader: NRC# 57599-0842-00
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is available in participating pharmacies‡ and DME suppliers§
For your patients managing diabetes with an insulin pump:
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor: NRC# 57599-0835-00
Optional FreeStyle Libre 2 reader: NRC# 57599-0803-00
TAA Compliant FreeStyle Libre 2 Reader: NRC# 57599-0805-00
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor is available in participating pharmacies‡ and DME suppliers§
See cost and coverage details for FreeStyle Libre systems.
Helpful resources for you and your patients.
Support for your practice.
Get time-saving prescribing resources with FreeStyle Foundations.
Support for your patients.
Help patients get the most out of their CGM system with guided support from the MyFreeStyle program.
Have more questions?
Contact us or our Customer Care Team at 855-632-8658 7 days a week
from 8AM to 8PM EST, excluding holidays.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
* Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus competitors’ prescription 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 systems apps are only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. Please check the Support section of our website for more information about device compatibility before using the apps. Use of the FreeStyle Libre systems apps may require registration with LibreView.
‡ Participating pharmacies are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary by retailer.
§ DMEs are subject to change without notice.
II Based on prescription claims for commercially insured patients starting on the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM system compared to competitor CGMs. Does not include Medicare, Medicaid, uninsured, and other federal or state healthcare program patients.
¶ Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria.
References: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 2. Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33822, Glucose Monitors, https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?LCDId=33822.
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Important Safety Information
Failure to use FreeStyle Libre 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 reading and alarms (if enabled) do not match symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick value from a blood glucose meter for treatment decisions. Get medical attention when appropriate. Abbott Customer Service: 855-632-8658 or visit FreeStyleLibre.us for safety info.
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