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From 1 July, 2020 Optisulin (insulin glargine) is the new name for Lantus (insulin glargine) insulin.
There will be a change over period from 1 January, 2020 until the 30 June, 2020 where Lantus is still available.
From 1 July, 2020 Lantus will be de-listed from the PBS and Optisulin will be prescribed by your endocrinologist in its place.
FreeStyle Libre added and eligibility criteria streamlined from 1 March 2020, please read the Press release for more information.