Opticare and Opticare Arthro 5 and 10 eye-drop dispensers will be available on FP10/GP10 prescription forms from November 1 (net price, £4.75, retail price, £7.99). Opticare fits 2.5, 5, 10 and 15ml plastic dropper bottles, Opticare Arthro 5 fits 2.5 and 5ml and Opticare Arthro 10 fits 10, 15 and 20ml bottles. Opitcare Arthro has extended arms and a swivel arm piece to help patients with arthritis or other physical limitations of hands, neck or shoulders, says Cameron-Graham Associates (tel 01244 318336 fax 01244 342410).
Correction Opticare Arthro has extended arms and a swivel eye piece, not a swivel arm piece.