FOI 2025/1302

I would please like to request the following information in line with The Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the guidance / formulary in place relating to the commissioning recommendations of blood glucose meters, test strips and lancets within the ICB.
1. Do you have a local formulary which you follow alongside the NHS England commissioning recommendations?
2. If so, when will the local formulary be reviewed?
3. Could you provide the name (s), direct contact email address (es) and direct telephone numbers of the person (s) who are dealing with the formulary?
4. Could you provide a link for the local formulary?
5. Are there any financial rebates in place with chosen suppliers relating to the supply of blood glucose strips? If so, please could you provide details of which company and details of any agreement including how the amount of rebate is calculated and agreed period?
6. Are there any financial rebates in place with chosen suppliers relating to the supply of insulin pen needles or lancets? If so, please could you provide details of which company and details of any agreement including how the amount of rebate is calculated and agreed period?

1. Yes – it is hosted on the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group (GMMMG) website – https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/guidance/clinical-guidance-and-pathways/gm-test-strip-recommendations/
2. Review Date – February 2026
3. The formulary is overseen by GMMMG – please use this contact link – https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/contact-us/
4. https://gmmmg.nhs.uk/guidance/clinical-guidance-and-pathways/gm-test-strip-recommendations/
5. & 6. Details of the financial rebates in place for NHS GM are separately published at Primary care rebate schemes – GMMMG. For the avoidance of doubt, there are no rebates in place in respect of blood glucose strips, or insulin pen needles or lancets.