F U L LY F U N D E D F R O M
1 April 2007 *
XX Month 2007 Roz Vickerman Sample Address Line 1 Sample Address Line 2 Sample Address Line 3 Sample Address Line 4
New Zealand’s first
The intelligent meter that adapts to your patient’s lifestyle
5 second meter is here!
Dear Roz, Accu-Chek® Performa is here, it’s the new blood glucose meter that delivers blood glucose test results in just 5 seconds, using a very small blood sample size of just 0.6µl, making it much easier for your diabetes customers to get on with life. Accu-Chek® Performa is also more convenient, as it operates in a wider temperature range, so it’s more suited to New Zealand’s climatic conditions. The good news continues! We’ll be upgrading current Accu-Chek® Advantage customers with the new Accu-Chek® Performa meter free of charge. Accu-Chek® Performa test strips are fully funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule, though normal prescription fees will apply. Of course, the new meter will also be available on prescription or for purchase, in line with the current Pharmaceutical Schedule criteria for blood glucose meter supply. As you can imagine the upgrade to Accu-Chek® Performa involves a significant number of people and logistics, so we have arranged to send the new meters out directly to your customers, rather than give you additional work. The upgrade package will include 10 testing strips with the meter, after which patients will need strips dispensed in the usual way. It also includes the gentle and easy to use Accu-Chek® Multiclix lancing device. Accu-Chek® Performa meters and test strips are available from 1 April 2007, so order stock from your wholesaler now! COMPONENT
PHARMA CODE
RRP (inc GST)
Accu-Chek Performa Kit
2247968
$34.95
Accu-Chek® Performa Strips (vial of 50)
2247941
n/a
Accu-Chek Performa Control Solution
2247976
$22.50
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Includes an Accu-Chek® Performa meter and 10 test strips, PLUS an Accu-Chek® Multiclix lancing device
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* Please refer to the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule
www.accu-chek.co.nz Accu-Chek® is a trademark of the Roche Group. © 2007 Roche Diagnostics 15 Rakino Way, PO Box 62 089, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand. Accu-Chek® Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99
An upgrade in stages The upgrade to Accu-Chek® Performa will take several months to complete and we’ll do it in two stages. Firstly, we’re sending the upgrade package to current Accu-Chek® Advantage customers who use insulin. Later, we’ll upgrade other Accu-Chek® Advantage customers. So, please don’t return or dispose of your stocks of Accu-Chek® Advantage test strips. They are still listed and will continue to be fully funded until 1 April 2008. Of course, customers will continue to use Accu-Chek® Advantage strips until they are upgraded. Thanks for your assistance and support during the upgrade period. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to call the Accu-Chek® Enquiry Line on 0800 80 22 99. Accu-Chek® Performa makes testing, easier, simpler and faster – and that’s great news for your diabetes customers. Kind regards,
Roz Vickerman Manager Diabetes Care Roche Diagnostics NZ
www.accu-chek.co.nz Accu-Chek® is a trademark of the Roche Group. © 2007 Roche Diagnostics 15 Rakino Way, PO Box 62 089, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand. Accu-Chek® Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99