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Re:Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval by david-gpu on Monday September 16, 2024 @04:49PM (#41560717)
That is incorrect in at least Canada and Spain.

As for other developed countries, they typically have universal healthcare and the patient does not need to pay for CPAP devices. Regardless, insurance and prescriptions are orthogonal.

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Re:Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval by abrichr on Monday September 16, 2024 @05:57PM (#41561459)
You can order them online, not sure if a prescription is required:

https://cpapoutlet.ca/

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Re:Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval by david-gpu on Monday September 16, 2024 @06:38PM (#41561897)
You need to email them or fax them a prescription. I live in Canada. I know this for a fact. I had to do it myself.

From the website you linked:

> All CPAP machines require a prescription for shipment. Details of submitting a prescription are provided below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us toll-free at 1-855-542-2727.

Source: https://cpapoutlet.ca/pages/shipping-returns-policy

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