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A saving of £2457.66 before VAT could be achieved achieved using the Juzo Adjustable Compression System Light compared to 2-layer compression bandaging based on February 2022 DT Prices
This data is based upon standard care with the following;
At the start of the comparison, the patient receives twice daily visits from the district nurses to change bandages and dressings.
2 layer kit x 2 daily for 7 days
Tubular Bandage x 3 weekly
Cotton Stockinette x 3 weekly
Cost of items on DT
2 layer kit - Actico £8.32 - least expensive size - used twice daily
Tubigrip 12cm - £2.36 - 3 per week
Stockinette - 10cm x 6m - £1.69 1 per week
Total cost of standard treatment per week = £125.25+ VAT
Total Cost for 6 months = £3006 +VAT
Please note this is the lowest potential price using these items.
Juzo Adjustable Compression System
Foot - £36.91
Calf - £89.63
Knee - £47.45
Thigh - £100.18
Total = £274.17
Total for 6 months = £548.34 + VAT
Using ACS Light, the visits would be reduced to once daily to provide skin care and reapply the compression wrap, saving 30 minutes per visit.
In a data collection by Anne Tweedie, Tollcross Health Centre, Edinburgh a reduction in visits and nurse prescribing could save an additional £3340.09 in nursing time over 6 months
These costs are based on data previously publised by MAH.
Regardless of cost published using the Juzo Adjustable Compression System represents a massive saving over standard care and over other products on prescription.