Abbott Gains Expanded Coverage For FreeStyle Libre 2 CGM In France

The reimbursement expansion for Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 for basal insulin bodes well for continued basal coverage expansion into other geographies and commercial payers.

FreeStyle Libre 2
• Source: Abbott

Abbott announced today that its FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system received expanded reimbursement coverage in France for all people using basal insulin as part of their diabetes management.

Previously, the FreeStyle Libre 2 was only covered in France for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who require intensive insulin therapy or multiple daily injections

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