Consultation launched for stoma appliance supply
Supply of stoma and incontinence appliances is the subject of a consultation
launched by the Department of Health last week (PDF 120K).
The DoH has put forward changes to the listing structure of stoma and
incontinence appliances and catheters in the Drug Tariff to allow easier
comparison of prices. It also proposes creating two levels of service
for pharmacies, dispensing doctors and appliance contractors. “Essential
services” would have to be provided by all contractors, while contractors
could choose whether to provide “additional services” or
not. Remuneration for these services will be the subject of another consultation
later.
Lindsay McClure, head of information services at the Pharmaceutical Services
Negotiating Committee, said: “PSNC welcomes this consultation which
includes proposals that will build on services currently being provided
by pharmacy contractors and will allow pharmacies the option of developing
specialist services in this area. We will be responding fully both to
this consultation and to the further consultation that will be published
by the Department of Health later in the year on service remuneration
rates.” |
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