NHSL Medicines Guidance
Preferred list (P)
Microdot Plus®
- Available in 0.20mm/33gauge & 0.30mm/30gauge
Total list (T)
CareSens®
- Available in 0.31mm/30gauge & 0.36mm/28gauge
Specialist initiation (S1)
FastClix®
- Restriction: on the advice of Specialist Diabetes Team only
- One size available – 0.30mm/30gauge [pack size 204, larger pack size may reduce frequency of repeat ordering]
- FastClix® lancets are preloaded in a small drum. Individual lancets cannot be seen or touched, therefore this may be more suitable for children and those with visual impairment, dexterity issues, or significant needle phobia.
Prescribing notes:
- Lancing devices are not prescribable on NHS; they are normally supplied with blood glucose meters or can be ordered direct from the manufacturer.
- Lancets are designed to fit their brand lancing device however some are universal and fit several lancing devices. Microdot Plus® and CareSens® are compatible with most lancing devices. They are available in different sizes.
- The higher the gauge of lancet, the smaller the diameter of the needle and possibly less painful to use.
- Lancets are for single use only. The quantity of lancets issued on prescription should match the quantity and frequency of the blood glucose testing strips.