VTE prevention devices

Pharmac is undertaking national contracting for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention devices purchased by Te Whatu Ora for use in hospitals or in the community across New Zealand.

Contracts will continue to be added to the list below as Pharmac consults on provisional agreements and completes the supplier negotiation process.

Consultation:  No current consultations.

Included within the scope of VTE prevention devices

  • Graduated compression stockings
  • Intermittent pneumatic compression devices
  • Venous foot pumps

List of contracted products

Search the Schedule addendum [PDF, 5.7 MB] for "Venous thromboembolism".

Search the Schedule spreadsheet [XLSX, 9.1 MB] for "Venous thromboembolism".

Suppliers under Pharmac national contract

Arjo New Zealand Limited 

BSN Medical Limited

Cardinal Health Australia 503 Pty Ltd 

Obex Medical Limited

Protec Solutions Limited

Universal Specialities Limited

Background

The contracts above are as a result of the RFP released in May 2016. 

Staying in touch

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