Proposal to list a range of medical devices used in the prevention of venous thromboembolisms (VTE Prevention) supplied by Mӧlnlycke Health Care Pty Limited
What we are proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of VTE Prevention products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 May 2018 through a provisional agreement with Mӧlnlycke Health Care Pty Limited (“Mӧlnlycke”).
Consultation closes at 4pm on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 and feedback can be emailed to alyssa.currie@pharmac.govt.nz.
What would the effect be?
From 1 May 2018, Mӧlnlycke’s range of VTE Prevention products would be listed under a proposed national agreement that all DHBs may purchase under, subject to consultation and approval by PHARMAC’s Board or delegate. (“Agreement”)
This Agreement would not be for sole supply, with DHBs continuing to be able to purchase other suppliers’ brands of VTE Prevention products.
Mӧlnlycke’s range of VTE Prevention products are new to DHB Hospitals so there would be no financial impact based on current purchasing patterns as a result of this proposal.
Who we think will be interested
- Suppliers and wholesalers
- DHB staff
- Clinicians
- Procurement Officers
About VTE prevention products
The risk of events related to VTE, such as Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE), increase following prolonged confinement following surgery or illness. VTE Prevention products include Graduated Compression Stockings, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression devices and Venous Foot Pump devices.
Why we’re proposing this
PHARMAC has been working with suppliers who responded to the RFP to seek provisional agreements and this proposal is the latest to arise from that process. We expect to consult on further proposed agreements with other suppliers over the next few months.
Details about our proposal
PHARMAC has entered into a provisional Agreement with Mӧlnlycke for the supply of VTE Prevention products to DHBs. This would result in listing 15 products, in the Brevet tx range, in the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 May 2018.
Brevet tx is new to DHB Hospitals, but has been used in DHB like settings overseas, and the Agreement would provide an increased range of Graduated Compression Stockings from which clinicians could choose.
The full list of products in the proposal is attached to this consultation. Pricing has been made available to appropriate DHB personnel.
DHBs would be able to continue to choose which VTE Prevention products they procure.
The Agreement includes provisions for providing educational services that would be tailored to the individual needs of DHB Hospitals, in formats and at times as required by DHB Hospitals.
Pricing for the products in the Agreement, subject to any prior termination of the Agreement, would not be increased before 1 May 2021.
To provide feedback
Send us an email: alyssa.currie@pharmac.govt.nz by 4pm, Wednesday 28 March 2018.
All feedback received before the closing date will be considered by PHARMAC’s Board (or its delegate) prior to making a decision on this proposal.
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