KPRDO opposes Abbott's move restricting distribution of Freestyle Libre

THE Karnataka Pharma Retailers & Distributors Organization (KPRDO) has reported a sharp increase in patient enquiries and concerns over the availability of Freestyle Libre sensors, following Abbott's recent decision to restrict distribution of the popular glucose monitoring device exclusively to online platforms.

- Nandita Vijayasimha

Patients who rely on Freestyle Libre sensors for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), particularly those with Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes, have been caught off guard by the sudden lack of availability at local pharmacies. This shift in distribution has created confusion and frustration among diabetic patients, many of whom depend on timely access to the sensors for effective glucose management.