Availability of ResMed Airsense 10 on NHS

[Keri]

Good morning, I have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea via Benenden and the consultant has given me a private prescription for a ResMed Airsense 10 which is very expensive and wondered if it is possible to get the machine on NHS prescription? I am not having any luck with enquiries with the local pharmacy as they are looking for it on the NHS drug tariff. Any views would be welcome.

Thanks

Keri

[Kelly @ Intus]

Hi Keri.

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea and have a private prescription, have you spoken to you GP to ask for a referral to the sleep clinic? This may take some time but they may be able to provide you with a CPAP machine and mask.

Kelly