The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 277 No 7429 p657
2 December 2006

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Government consults on stoma appliances

Proposals to change the reimbursement prices for stoma and incontinence appliances and the terms of service under which they are supplied have been set out in two consultations published by the Department of Health this week.

“Arrangements for the remuneration of services relating to appliances within Part IX of the Drug Tariff” describes a number of changes to pharmacy contractors’ current terms of service. It says that patients should be offered an appropriate supply of complimentary wipes and disposal bags when a stoma item is dispensed, and appropriate advice should be provided by suitably trained and experienced personnel.

“Arrangements for the reimbursement pricing of stoma and incontinence appliances under Part IX of the Drug Tariff” sets out the DoH’s suggested classification structure for stoma and incontinence appliances and its method for setting the reimbursement prices for these products.

The consultations on these proposals close on 5 March 2007.