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Protease Modulating Matrix Dressings on the Tariff

Author: Andrew Heenan

This article includes all the collagen-based dressings included in the Drug Tariff [1]. Proprietary names are included for convenience. Prices given are per individually packed sterile item, unless otherwise stated.

Protease Modulating Matrix - Sterile

For medium to heavily exuding wounds. These dressings should be covered with a moisture-retentive dressing.
Product  Areaprice
ActivHeal AquafiberSquare5cm x 5cm£0.73
10cm x 10cm
£1.74
15cm x 15cm
£3.28
AquacelSquare5cm x 5cm  £1.07
10cm x 10cm  £2.54
15cm x 15cm  £4.78
Rectangular
4cm x 10cm£1.38
4cm x 20cm£2.04
4cm x 30cm£3.05
Aquacel Ag
see Silver impregnated dressings
Cadesorb10g tubeapprox. coverage 60cm2£4.96
20g tubeapprox. coverage 120cm2£8.46
Flaminal Forte15g tubeapprox. coverage 40cm2£7.18
Flaminal Hydro15g tubeapprox. coverage 40cm2£7.18
Flivasorb Square10cm x 10cm£2.09
20cm x 20cm£6.58
Rectangular10cm x 20cm£3.50
IodozymeSquare10cm x 10cm£12.50
MelMaxRectangular5cm x 6cm£4.75
8cm x 10cm£9.75
8cm x 20cm£19.50
OxyzymeSquare10cm x 10cm£10.00
Rectangular6.5cm x 5cm£6.00
Promogranhexagonal matrix 28cm2£5.09
hexagonal matrix 123cm2£15.32
Promogran Prismahexagonal matrix 28cm2£6.19
hexagonal matrix 123cm2£17.63
Sorbion Sachet S 7.5cm x 7.5cm£1.75
  10cm x 10cm
£2.22
 20cm x 20cm
£6.90
 12cm x 5cm
£1.86
  20cm x 10cm
£3.68
 30cm x 10cm
£5.29
 30cm x 20cm
£9.92
Suprasorb C 4cm x 6cm£2.60
 6cm x 8cm£3.98
 8cm x 12cm£7.80
Tegaderm Matrix 5cm x 6cm£4.75
 8cm x 10cm£9.75

 

References

1. Prescription Pricing Authority, Department of Health. Drug Tariff. London: The Stationery Office, May 2009.

Article Updated: May 2009

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