Is there a shortage?
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Yes. Although I started getting them again this week. Its possible its regional.
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The shortage I’m aware of dates to last February, was reported by Dexcom to be due to shipper handling devices inappropriately (sounds odd, but that’s what Dexcom reported). That shortage was supposed to be resolved within 2-3 weeks, so toward end of March. However, I know there was shortage in military pharmacy channels as of early April (I tried to get my last refill, my normal mil pharmacy had none nor did their provider, they arranged for me to get the last nine in stock at Walter Reed Hospital pharmacy). This could have been a hold-over or follow-on to the shortage Dexcom reported in February. I checked with my normal military pharmacy this morning and G7’s were back in stock and available.
If anyone knows for sure of another or lengthening of the February shortage, please speak up with a source.
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I haven’t had issues so far. I use CVS/Caremark, not sure if that matters.
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My normal mail order shipment had to be delayed two weeks due to a shortage of G7s. Just received mine today. But the problem at my pharmacy must have been fixed for now cause they’ve scheduled my next order to arrive in two weeks,
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I just got a refill from MyByram/Kaiser last Friday, two days after I ordered.
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I wonder if the shortages that people are seeing with G7s are due to the recent FDA letters to Dexcom regarding the inspections recently. Dexcom received 2 separate letters from the FDA regarding their manufacturing practices. The letters amount to a formal slap on the wrist but start the process of shape up or ship out.
Below is one of the letters Dexcom received this March 2025 if anyone wants to peruse it..
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Dexcom received a Warning Letter from FDA several months ago regarding mfg, quality system and G7 design issues. FDA seemed to disagree with Dexcom’s assertions that the design changes do not deviate significantly from the original FDA clearance. If Dexcom loses that argument, they will end up having to submit the new changes to the FDA for review/approval. FDA also noted that those same changes appear to apply to the G6 sensor as well. In the WL, FDA noted that Dexcom said they would temporarily stop shipping G7s. It was not clear why. It was during this time that I was unable to get my usual 90 day shipment - I only got a 30 day supply. But since then I have received a full shipment from my distributor. I assumed the shortages were a result of the shipping hold placed by Dexcom. Hopefully this is all cleared up now.