Proposal to list ostomy products supplied by New Zealand Medical & Scientific Limited
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of ostomy products though a listing agreement with New Zealand Limited Medical & Scientific Limited.
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of ostomy products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 June 2019, though a listing agreement with New Zealand Limited Medical & Scientific Limited (“NZMS”).
Consultation closes at 4pm on Monday, 29 April 2019 and feedback can be emailed to josh.wiles@pharmac.govt.nz.
What would the effect be?
From 1 June 2019, NZMS’ range of ostomy products would be listed under a national agreement for all DHBs to purchase under, subject to consultation and approval by PHARMAC’s Board or delegate (“Agreement”).
The Agreement would not be for sole supply, with DHBs continuing to be able to purchase other suppliers’ brands of ostomy products.
The Agreement would supersede any existing DHB contracts with NZMS for the ostomy products included in the Agreement. Any ostomy products listed in the Agreement and purchased by the DHB would be at the price, and the terms and conditions stated in the Agreement, effective from the date of listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
As part of the Agreement, NZMS would provide training and education that would be tailored to the needs of the individuals DHBs.
Who we think will be interested
- Suppliers and Wholesalers
- DHB Staff
- stoma nurses
- clinical staff in a range of inpatient, outpatient and community settings where ostomy products are used
- procurement and supply chain personnel
- Users of ostomy products provided by DHBs
About ostomy products
Ostomy products are used in hospital and community settings, from short to long-term use.
Ostomy Products include one and two-piece pouching systems to manage stoma drainage, for example colostomy or urostomy drainage, as well as a range of skin protection and other associated products.
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 a provisional Agreement with NZMS for a range of ostomy products. Pricing and a full product list have been made available to appropriate DHB personnel.
This proposal would result in listing 14 ostomy products on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
The brands included in the Agreement are:
- Medicina Washout set
- ACELock
- Ace Stopper
To provide feedback
Send us an email: josh.wiles@pharmac.govt.nz by 4pm on Monday, 29 April 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.
We are not able to treat any part of your feedback as confidential unless you specifically request that we do, and then only to the extent permissible under the OIA and other relevant laws and requirements. If you would like us to withhold any commercially sensitive, confidential proprietary, or personal information included in your submission, please clearly state this in your submission and identify the relevant sections of your submission that you would like it withheld. PHARMAC will give due consideration to any such request.