HI! Well, my Grandma was diagnosed with colon cancer several years ago, and I'm the one the buys the colostomy pouches and everything for her...but the prices here went double the amount and I was wondering if anyone knows of any good sites or where can I get the Convatec Surfit Natura pouches 125273 online...If anyone can please help me, I would greatly appreciate it since I'm only 20 and I'm the one who gets all the supplies for her...
2007-01-01 18:54:08 · 5 answers · asked by whateverlife 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Well...I used to pay $30 for a box of 10...Now they are $75 for a box of 10...you see what I mean??? Double!
And, no...she doesn't qualify for medicare...
2007-01-01 19:02:24 · update #1
The company doesn't sell them direct...
OMG, thank you for your help, I really appreciate it...there are still nice people out there...
I'll keep looking online as well!
2007-01-01 19:11:24 · update #2
does she get medicare? I would think that they should provide these.
what are you paying so that I can look for a better price.
52.00 for 10 http://www.exmed.net/find_adv.asp?a=b
have you contacted the company to see if they have any sort of assistance plans? http://www.convatec.com/convatec/jsp/CVTUSCContactUsLinks.do?lang=en&country=US
53.45 for 10 http://www.parthenoninc.com/store/pc/advSearch_P.asp?includeSKU=true&priceFrom=0&priceUntil=999999999&idCategory=0&idSupplier=10&resultCnt=10&SearchValues=&sku=&customfield=0&IDBrand=0&keyword=125273
50.82 for 10 http://www.qualitymedicalsupplies.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=51-125273
49.10 for 10 http://www.medsupplyco.com/Products/ProductDetails.cfm?ProductNumber=SQB125273&CFID=12761201&CFTOKEN=71408049
2007-01-01 18:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of sites on the net for companies that provide ostomy care supplies. Most of the companies that produce the bags produce a convex version for deeper stomas, so you might even be able to look at a different one from another company. Ask your grandma's doctor to tell you exactly what kind she needs, and then you will be able to compare products and prices a little better. Convatec is only one company that makes ostomy supplies, there are others on the market. Once you know exactly what type she needs, it will be much easier to shop around. You can search for online medical suppliers by simply searching for "colostomy supplies", and most are very good to provide the mailing in a discreet manner. I don't know how old your grandmother is, but Medicare should be picking up some of the tab if she is elegible, and some of the companies even work with Medicare for the billing. So just ask her doctor to be sure what you need, and then go looking to compare. good luck!
2007-01-02 03:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SGVmedical.com $48.95/box of 10. Also check in the phonebook for a local United Ostomy Association Chapter. They can sometimes help with supplies.
2007-01-02 03:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by FRED T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a shame that the prices are so high for a necessity. I deal with colostomies every day and never thought of the prices. Just check online.
2007-01-02 03:13:43 · answer #4 · answered by Suga 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.homecaredelivered.com/catalog/3748/Convatec/401522/SUR-FIT_Natura_Closed-End_Pouch.htm
try that site it had 30 pouches for 72 dollars.
http://www.exmed.net/dept.asp?dept_id=112
this site also has some good options good luck
2007-01-02 07:50:52 · answer #5 · answered by nylatinanurse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋