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SpotLightNew Drug Tariffpricing for Biatain® SuperBiatain® Super has new DrugTariff pricing that comes intoeffect on May 1st 2013 andrepresents a 20-37% pricereduction across the range.Biatain Super, formerly

known as Alione® is a superabsorbent dressing for use onhighly exuding wounds. Thehydrocapillary pad containssuper absorbent particles,which rapidly absorb andlock exudate away from thewound bed and surroundingskin. The semi permeable topfilm allows evaporation,which increases the overallcapacity of the dressing.Biatain Super also includes anon-adherent wound contactlayer minimising trauma ondressing removal making itthe ideal all in one dressingfor highly exuding wounds.www.coloplast.com

You take care ofyour patients, letActivHeal® take careof cost

Advanced Medical Solutionshave announced a newedition to their wound carerange, ActivHeal® FoamContact. The newpolyurethane foam dressinghas a multi layer design thatprovides a number ofclinically effective properties. ActivHeal® Foam Contact

has been developed to offerexcellent absorptionproperties alongsidesecurity and protection onmoderate to heavilyexuding chronic and acutewounds. The perforatedwound contact layerminimises trauma duringdressing changes, whilst thecontinuous adhesivecoverage securely positionsthe dressing in place. Thisreduces the risk of leakagewhilst the foam padprovides increased fluidhandling when required - acombination that will giveconfidence to the clinicianand the patient.www.foamcontact.com

sorbion sana – prices reduced by 60%!sorbion sana combines a unique 3D woundcontact layer (WCL) andHydration ResponseTechnology fluidmanagement properties.sorbion sana is indicated asa primary dressing for lowto highly exuding woundsof varying aetiologies,provides tissue protection,is dual sided for easyapplication and ishypoallergenic,making it an idealdressing for allpatients.sorbion sana provides

upto 7 days wear time andsaves up to 54% in costcompared to combinations ofWCLs and absorbent dressings. sorbion sana has long beenrecognised as an outstanding dressing, but high prices havemeant many PCT’s have not been able to afford it. In responseto market demand, and due to reduced manufacturing costs,the prices are being slashed by over 60% on Drug Tariffeffective May 1st .sorbion sana is now a viable alternative to foam and

hydrofibre dressings for the first time and allows the NHS toreduce costs. At these prices why use anything else?For further details visit: www.hrhealthcare.co.uk/sorbion

ZeroAQS can help cut emollient spend by 41% - request a sampleZeroAQS Emollient Cream from T&R Derma costs £3.29 for500g, a 41% cost saving compared to Aqueous Cream 500g,which now has an NHS list price of £5.60. A simple switch toZeroAQS could save the NHS £4m over 12 months. Referenceon file.ZeroAQS cream does not contain the harmful irritant

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) found in Aqueous Cream. It istherefore a safe, convenient and cost effective 2-in-1moisturiser and soap substitute that is SLS-free and does notcontain fragrance, colour orlanolin. It is suitable forboth adults and children inthe management of dryskin conditions. ZeroAQSis listed on the Drug Tariffand Nurse Prescriber’sFormulary. For furtherinformation or to receive asample size for patientevaluation, email:trderma@thorntonross.comwww.trderma.co.uk01484 842217

Cost effective - Sidhil’s new Essentials rangeThe Essentials range buildson Sidhil’s extensiveexperience in the designof both static anddynamic mattresses toprovide a selection ofproducts delivering thehighest quality standards at reduced cost,developed for applications in environmentsincluding hospitals, residential care homes and theloan store market.The new Essentials mattresses are available in two designs,including a high density foam option and the EssentialsContour castellated foam profiling support option, and aresuitable for Low/Medium risk applications. The range alsoincludes a crash mattress with a wipe clean cover and theEssentials castellated foam seat cushion, designed to providebasic pressure relief for Low to Medium risk applications.01422 233 000www.sidhil.com

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I t's good to know that Granny'sadvice has now been scientificallycorroborated. A team of researchers

in New Zealand explored a novelapproach to preventing winter falls.Study part ic ipants wore socks(of different colours) over theirshoes while walking down a slipperyfootpath. Self-reported levels of s l ipperyness were an outcomemeasure. Traction was improved by the wearing of socks over shoes,although an improperly applied sockwas the cause of one fall, and onemember of the control group alsoslipped. This doesn't alter the fact thatwearing socks over shoes is terminallyuncool. For the full story, go tohttp://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1298/3683/

A company in New York hasdeveloped something verytechnical and clever which

means that keys may be a thing of thepast. Apparently, you can downloadan app that will let you open the door at the touch of a button on your phone. And it doesn’t matterwhere in the world you are as you canallow others access. Just think howhandy that will be when you gethome after a run of 7 nights andrealise you have the ward keys inyour pocket…

A pparently birdsong facilitatesa myriad of things, not justinterest from another bird.

At Alder Hey Children's Hospital,birdsong is played while injectionsand other treatments are given. It's also been shown to negate thepost-lunch slump, although giventhat many of you never get a lunchbreak, that's hardly likely to help youunfortunately.

A ccording to the Daily Tele-graph (working with cancerResearch UK), those of us over

the age of 50 should be embracing'the second half of our life'. Goodgrief! Really? the second half? Surelythat starts at about 35-38, or do theyknow something we don't?

Idon’t know about you, but working in acall centre would not be on my bucketlist. Having to deal with on the whole,

very irate customers without being Scot-tish would be just too much (apparently,the Scottish accent is the most trusted andreassuring in call centres…). However, Imay change my mind. A Wrexhamcompany asked staff if they wished towork night shifts to cover workload.Naturally, only a few volunteered, and thecompany was aware of the detrimentaleffects of night working. So, some cleverbod came up with the idea of sendingsome of its staff to New Zealand to work.While we are tucked up asleep, NZ isalready 12 hours into the future, so theselucky staff are ensuring a continuousservice in the UK. Now, where do I apply?

Isuspect that this will be the mostwanted kitten in the world – the little 5-week old mite that was covered in

petrol and set on fire. Not only does ithave burns all across its body, but it hasalso lost its ears. Bet you can’t look at thiswithout going aahhhh (and of course,wanting to do commit acts of harm tothose that did this).

Please note, contributio ns to ‘Last Word’are anonymous, and as such, the viewsand opinions expressed here are thoseof the author(s), not of the Journal ofCommunity Nursing, its managementor editorial staff.

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Actico2C offers unprecedented comfortand protectionActiva Healthcare is launching apioneering 2 component leg ulcerkit, Actico2C, which is “easy 2apply, safe 2 use and proven 2 work”.The convenient kit provides the perfectpartnership of comfort and compression, comprising:

Actico2C Comfort Layer 1 – foam padding with a naturalcotton skin protection layer worn next to the skin and Actico2CCompression Layer 2 – an inelastic cohesive compression layerfor therapeutic effective compression.Actico2C bandages are designed to be extremely slim, so

patients can wear their shoes, and can be worn day and nightfor up to seven days. The cotton layer against the skin makesthe bandage extremely “comfortable 2 wear, friendly 2 skin andgives patients the freedom 2 live”.Log on to www.activahealthcare.co.uk and watch the Actico2Cvideo, or for more information call:

08450 606 707

Nurofen - breaking the pain barrierReckitt Benckiser, maker of Nurofen, isto add value to pharmacy painmanagement interactions byencouraging a deeper, more holisticunderstanding of the patient experience. Dubbed “Breaking the pain barrier”,

it aims to break down barriers toeffective self-care of pain by changingthe emphasis of pain managementconsultations, placing patient’s needs at the heart of the discussion.Furthermore, by ensuring that pain management strategies arebased on lifestyle factors and preferences as well as clinical best-practice and pain management guidelines. Pharmacists are in a unique position as the only professionals

with evidence-based clinical knowledge combined withinformation on cutting-edge formulations such as Nurofen. Byworking in partnership with patients to understand their needsand attitudes, pharmacists can make a real difference to real lifepain management.www.nurofen.co.uk

Correction

Rogers J. (2013) Management ofconstipation in the community. 27; 2: 20-24.The product Resolor® was incorrectlyattributed in the above article.Readers are advised that Resolor® is aproduct of Shire PharmaceuticalsLimited. The Editor would like toapologise for this error.

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