A pharmacist or appliance contractor can receive an additional fee for elastic hosiery, truss or para stomal garments where measurement of the patient is required.
The meaured and fitted fee is £2.60 for a pharmacist.
The meaured and fitted fee is £2.64 for an appliance contractor.
These are listed in Part IIIA, Part 2B and Part IIIB, Part 2A of the Drug Tariff.
The prescription must be clearly endorsed with 'MF' next to the appropriate item.