Omnipod® 5 HCP:
Dexcom G7 FAQs

The Omnipod® 5 System is available in English and Spanish languages.

Follow the instructions on the App when an update notification is received on the dedicated controller or compatible Android smartphone*. Updates can manually be installed by tapping on the ‘Update Now’ button available on the notification bell on the home screen. A Wi-Fi connection is required to install the update on the dedicated controller.

To learn more go to www.omnipod.com/current-podders/resources/omnipod-5/faqs

Yes, both new and existing users of the Omnipod® 5 System can upgrade to use it with the Dexcom G7 CGM System. If you’re a new user, you’ll need a prescription for the Omnipod 5 System in addition to a separate prescription for the Dexcom G7 CGM. The Omnipod 5 System is currently compatible with both the Dexcom G6 and G7 CGMs. Be sure to use the Dexcom G7 mobile app and not the Dexcom G6 mobile app with Omnipod 5. The Omnipod 5 System cannot be used with the Dexcom G6 or G7 receiver.

To use the system with the Dexcom G7, you’ll need Pods that are compatible with the G7. For visual instructions on where to look on the packaging for Pods compatibility visit https://www.omnipod.com/current-podders/resources/omnipod-5/faqs/troubleshooting/pods-compatible-dexcom-g6-g7.

Yes, the Omnipod® 5 App for Android is currently compatible with both Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7. For a seamless experience please ensure that the latest App update is installed on the compatible Android smartphone*.

The Omnipod® 5 with Dexcom G7 integration is now available.

To learn more go to omnipod.com/innovation/dexcom-g7.

As long as the Omnipod® 5 App continues to be used on the same dedicated Controller and/or compatible Android smartphone*, adaptivity will not re-start if users decide to update the App and use Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7.

The new Omnipod® 5 Pods are compatible with both Dexcom G6 and G7 as noted on the upper right corner of the box. The original Omnipod 5 Pods are only compatible with Dexcom G6. The size and performance of the Pods do not change. For visual instructions on where to look on the packaging for Pods compatibility visit https://www.omnipod.com/current-podders/resources/omnipod-5/faqs/troubleshooting/pods-compatible-dexcom-g6-g7.

We are actively working to integrate the Omnipod® 5 App for iPhone with Dexcom G7, and anticipate a release in the coming weeks.

We'll provide more details as we get closer. To learn more about Omnipod® innovation, visit our website at omnipod.com/hcp/products/innovation

The Omnipod® 5 System with the Dexcom G6 and G7 integration is listed in the eHR system under NDC: 08508-3000-01 as: 
-Omnipod 5 DexG7G6 Intro Kit (Gen 5) , and/or 
-Omnipod 5 G6 Intro Kit-Gen 5

The new Pod compatible with both Dexcom G6 and G7 is listed in the eHR system under NDC: 08508-3000-21 as: 
-Omnipod 5 DexG7G6 Pods (Gen 5), and/or 
-Omnipod 5 G6 Pods- Gen 5"

Yes. The Omnipod® 5 system is compatible with Dexcom G7. The new Omnipod 5 Pods compatible with Dexcom G6 and G7 have the same NDC as the Pods compatible with Dexcom G6 only, and therefore, should maintain the great insurance coverage your patients are experiencing today. You can now prescribe the Omnipod 5 with Dexcom G7 integration to your patients who are new to Omnipod by sending the Rx to their preferred pharmacy. A new Rx is not needed for your patients currently using Omnipod 5.

Your patients can obtain the new Omnipod® 5 Pods compatible with Dexcom G7 at their preferred pharmacy.

Yes, both new and existing Omnipod® 5 users can upgrade to the Dexcom G7 CGM System. If they are new users, they will require a prescription for both the Omnipod 5 System and the Dexcom G7 CGM*.

To use the system with the Dexcom G7, your patients will need Pods that are compatible with both Dexcom G6 and G7, as indicated on the upper right corner of the box. For visual instructions, please visit this link.

*To use the Omnipod 5 in Automated mode, the appropriate Dexcom G6 or G7 mobile App is necessary. The Dexcom G7 receiver is not compatible with the Omnipod 5 System. The Dexcom G7 sensor is sold separately and requires a separate prescription.

For patients new to Omnipod® 5: 
Please eRx both, the Intro Kit and Refill Pods to their preferred pharmacy. A separate prescription is required for the Dexcom G7 CGM. 
Please reference the following prescribing instructions. 

Current patients on Omnipod 5: 
Please eRx the Refill Pods to their preferred pharmacy. A separate prescription is required for the Dexcom G7 CGM.
Please reference the following prescribing instructions.

No, there is no need for you to issue a new prescription for the Omnipod® 5 for your current Omnipod 5 patients switching into Dexcom G7.* This is as long as they have the most recent version of the Omnipod®5 App installed on their controller and they are using the new Pods that are compatible with both Dexcom G6 and G7, as indicated on the upper right corner of the box.

For visual instructions, please visit https://www.omnipod.com/current-podders/resources/omnipod-5/faqs/troubleshooting/pods-compatible-dexcom-g6-g7 

*A separate prescription is required for the Dexcom G7 CGM.

In order to maximize coverage, the NDC codes for the Intro Kits and Pods compatible with Dexcom G6 and G7 will remain the same.