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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
Compression Stockings
ILC Reference NO 12:46:001
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Graduated Compression Stockings are special stockings used in the prevention of venous thromboembolism. They are designed for use under the direction of a medical practitioner. Various compression strengths, and a range of brands are available. All clients requiring graduated compression stockings should be assessed, and the stockings measured and fitted appropriately.
More Details
Class I prophylactic graduated compression stockings (e.g. travel stocking/socks, for use prior to flying) can be purchased without a prescription from a medical practitioner.
Class 2 and above graduated compression stockings for other medical reasons, (e.g. venous disease or lymphoedema), require a prescription from a medical practitioner stating
the amount of compression (e.g.Class 2, 25-30mmHg)
the type of stocking (e.g. knee or thigh length).
Some pharmacies in the ACT specialise in the measuring and correct fitting, and issuing of graduated compression stockings.
Bluebell Pharmacies - Ainslie and Mawson
Garran pharmacy (only provide the Mediven range)
Capital Chemist Lyneham (provide Jobst and Venosan range)
Bluebell Pharmacies
Prescription Forms are provided. The form includes a range of information that is required to be completed by a medical practitioner plus general information for clients, including the most appropriate times to visit the pharmacy for a fitting.
Please Note
Bluebell Pharmacy Ainslie would like clients to make an appointment between 9am and 11am, Monday to Friday. Contact person - Dianne.
Bluebell Pharmacy Mawson will see clients between 9am and 11am, Monday to Friday. Appointments not required, but first in first serve basis.
Contact persons: - Kay or Toni.
Garran Pharmacy
Please contact the Garran Pharmacy for further information or to make an appointment for a fitting.
If necessary the Mediven compression stockings can be custom made to suit individual needs. The 'made-to-measure' service is very useful for clients who for various reasons find the standard sizes do not fit them appropriately.
Capital Chemist Lyneham
A range of Class 1 stockings are kept in stock.
For Class 2 and above, a script from a medical practitioner is required - the stockings usually arrive 1 working day after measurements are taken.
An appointment is not required.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AINSLIE BLUEBELL PHARMACY,
AINSLIE, ACT
CAPITAL CHEMIST LYNEHAM,
LYNEHAM, ACT
GARRAN PHARMACY,
GARRAN, ACT
MAWSON BLUEBELL PHARMACY,
MAWSON, ACT
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