Author:
Andrew Heenan RGN RMN BA(Hons) This article includes a range
of impregnated dressings from Drug Tariff [1]. Paraffin Gauze
(tulle gras) dressings have not been included, as they are largely obsolete; for
over 10 years, virtually every trial conducted has shown a better product for
virtually every conceivable use. A new generation of impregnated dressings
has found new chemicals, with some therepeutic value, and without the disavantages
of the old 'parafin gauze plus ..' dressings. Silver impregnated wound dressings
feature in a separate article. Proprietary
names are included for convenience; prices are for individual sterile-packed items
(unless otherwise stated); these are only a guide to the true cost. Sizes are
in cm. Sterile one-piece pack containing a single piece of impregnated gauze Dressing
Impregnated with dialkylcarbamoyl chloride
| Product |
Size | Price |
| Cutimed Sorbact Dressing Pad | 7cm
x 9cm | £3.26 | | 10cm
x 10cm | £5.10 | | 10cm
x 20cm | £7.95 | |
Cutimed Sorbact Swab | 4cm x 6cm | £1.53 |
| 7cm x 9cm | £2.55 |
Knitted polyester primary
dressing impregnated with neutral triglycerides
| Product |
Size | Price |
| Atrauman |
5cm x 5cm | 24p |
| 7.5cm x 10cm |
25p | | 10cm x
20cm | 57p |
| 20cm x 30cm | 157p |
Iodine Fabric Dressing, Gels, etc.
| Product |
Size / Weight | Price |
| Inadine
(povidone-iodine fabric
dressing) | 5cm x 5cm | 32p |
| 9.5cm x 9.5cm |
47p | | Iodoflex Paste | 5g | £3.76 |
| 10g | £7.51 |
| 17g | £11.90 |
| Iodosorb Ointment | 10g
tube | £4.15 | | 20g
tube | £8.30 | | Iodosorb
Powder | 3g | £1.78 |
References 1. Prescription Pricing Authority, Department of Health. Drug Tariff. London:
The Stationery Office, May 2009. Article Updated: May 2009 Related Articles
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