Source: Pharmac
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list medical devices supplied by Mӧlnlycke Health Care Pty Ltd (“Mӧlnlycke”) in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 April 2020.
We propose to list medical devices supplied by Mӧlnlycke in the following categories:
- Rehabilitation equipment, patient positioning products and supports (“Rehabilitation Products”) and
- Surgical drapes, gowns and procedure packs.
Consultation closes at 4pm on Friday 28 February 2020 and feedback can be emailed to ruben.kunst-sopacua@pharmac.govt.nz.
What would the effect be?
From 1 April 2020, Mӧlnlycke ranges of medical devices in the categories listed above 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 Rehabilitation Products and Surgical Drapes and Gowns and Procedure packs.
The Agreement would supersede any existing DHB contracts with Mӧlnlycke for the medical devices included in the Agreement. Any device listed in the PHARMAC Agreement and purchased by a DHB would be at the price, terms and conditions stated in the Agreement, effective from the date of listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
As part of the Agreement, Mӧlnlycke would provide appropriate training and education services that would be tailored to the needs of the individuals DHBs, in formats and at times as required by DHBs.
Pricing for the medical devices in the Agreement, subject to any prior termination of the Agreement, would not be increased without prior consultation and approval by PHARMAC.
Who we think will be interested
- Suppliers and Wholesalers
- DHB clinical staff in a range of clinical settings including:
- central sterile services personnel
- general wards
- geriatrics
- infection control
- inpatient, outpatient and community settings
- neurology
- occupational health and safety
- orthopaedics
- orthotics and podiatry
- paediatrics
- perioperative
- rehabilitation units
- speech language therapy
- DHB procurement and supply chain personnel
About these products
Rehabilitation equipment, patient positioning products and supports
Rehabilitation is the process of regaining strength or relearning skills after serious injury, illness or surgery. Rehabilitation crosses all age groups, though the type, level and goals of rehabilitation will differ depending on the individual needs. Rehabilitation often focuses on:
- physical therapy to help with strength, mobility and fitness;
- occupational therapy to help with daily activities;
- speech-language therapy to help with speaking, understanding, reading, writing and swallowing;
- cognitive therapy (following head injury); and
- treatment of pain.
Surgical drapes, gowns & procedure packs
Single use sterile surgical drapes are used during surgery to reduce the risk of infection of the surgical site by isolating and protecting the surgical site from exposure to microorganisms that may be present in the patient’s own microbial flora, the operating theatre environment, or on members of the surgical team.
Single use sterile surgical gowns are personal protective garments intended to be worn over the scrub suit of the operating team during surgical procedures.
Why we’re proposing this
In 2018 PHARMAC issued a Request for Proposals (“RFPs”) for the supply of:
The RFPs were for non-exclusive national agreements for listing on the Pharmaceutical Schedule.
PHARMAC is working with a range of suppliers to seek provisional agreements in these categories, this proposal is the latest to arise from these processes.
We expect to consult on further proposed agreements in the rehabilitation products and surgical drapes, gowns and procedure packs categories over the coming months.
Details about our proposal
The proposal would result in listing 207 products in the Pharmaceutical Schedule covering the following product ranges:
|
Supplier – Mӧlnlycke |
Line items |
Brands |
|---|---|---|
|
Rehabilitation products |
13 |
Molnlycke Z Flow Fluidised Positioner, Tortoise Turning and Positioning System, Molnlycke Z Flex Heel Boot |
|
Surgical drapes, gowns and procedure packs |
194 |
Barrier, Molnlycke Procedure Packs |
Pricing has been made available to appropriate DHB personnel.
To provide feedback
Send us an email: ruben.kunst-sopacua@pharmac.govt.nz by 4pm Friday 28 February 2020.
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.
Last updated: 10 February 2020
