Proposal to list medical devices supplied by 3M New Zealand Limited and Protec Solutions Limited
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of continence products and urology products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 July 2019, through listing agreements with 3M New Zealand Limited and Protec Solutions Lim
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to:
- list a range of continence products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 July 2019, through a listing agreement with 3M New Zealand Limited (“3M”) and
- list a range of urology products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 July 2019, through a listing agreement with Protec Solutions Limited (“Protec”).
Consultation closes at 4pm on Thursday, 9 May 2019 and feedback can be emailed to denise.mundy@pharmac.govt.nz.
What would the effect be?
From 1 July 2019, 3M’s range of continence products, and Protec’s range of urology products would be listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule under national agreements for all DHBs to purchase under, subject to consultation and approval by PHARMAC’s Board or delegate (“Agreements”).
The Agreements would not be for sole supply, with DHBs continuing to be able to purchase other suppliers’ brands of urology and continence products.
The Agreements would supersede any existing DHB contracts with 3M and Protec for the urology and continence products included in the Agreements. Any urology or continence products listed in the Agreements and purchased by the DHB, would be at the price, and the terms and conditions stated in the Agreements, effective from the date of listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
As part of the Agreements, 3M and Protec would provide training and education that would be tailored to the needs of the individual DHBs.
Who we think will be interested
- Suppliers and Wholesalers
- DHB Staff
- clinical staff in a range of inpatient, outpatient and community settings where urology and continence products are used
- procurement and supply chain personnel
- users of urology and continence products supplied by DHBs
About continence and urology products
Urology and continence products are used in hospital and community settings, from short to long-term use.
Urology products include urethral, suprapubic and sheath catheters, bags and accessories for the management of urinary drainage.
Continence Products include a range of devices to help manage bowel and bladder control problems, including pads, collection systems and skin protection products, as well as nappies for infants for use while they are in hospital.
Why we’re proposing this
The RFP was for non-exclusive national agreements for listing in the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
PHARMAC is working with a range of suppliers to seek provisional agreements and this proposal is the latest to arise from that process. We expect to consult on further proposed agreements in the urology, ostomy and continence categories over the coming months.
Details about our proposal
PHARMAC has entered into provisional agreements with 3M and Protec for a range of urology and continence products. Pricing has been made available to appropriate DHB personnel.
This proposal would result in listing the following products on the Pharmaceutical Schedule:
- 5 Cavilon brand continence products supplied by 3M; and
- 12 PS Medical brand urology products supplied by Protec.
To provide feedback
Send us an email: denise.mundy@pharmac.govt.nz by 4pm on Thursday, 9 May 2019.
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.
Feedback we receive is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) and we will consider any request to have information withheld in accordance with our obligations under the OIA. Anyone providing feedback, whether on their own account or on behalf of an organisation, and whether in a personal or professional capacity, should be aware that the content of their feedback and their identity may need to be disclosed in response to an OIA request.
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