Alternative Tubular Bandages

Overview

From January 2009 – January 2010 NHS CPC PCT stakeholders spent just over £1.1M on tubular bandages. This is a 1% growth on the previous year and such an increase in associated wound care expenditure is expected to continue and may swell significantly in line with demand from patients with chronic wounds such as leg ulcers.

The outline objective of NHS CPC is to counter this scenario with the provision of high quality wound care products that are a suitable alternative to the items already in use. The Clinifast ranges of tubular bandages are an excellent alternative product that will also provide an opportunity to generate cash releasing savings of £324k across the region; a 38% saving on Drug Tariff prices. Savings for each PCT do vary according to current usage; but range from £10k – £68k.
In addition to these savings NHS CPC has negotiated an additional 4% annual retrospective discount which will be held for 2 years.