Find out the type first: Who is more economical, one-piece or two-piece?
Ostomy bag is mainly divided intoOne pieceAndTwo-piece。 The one-piece chassis is integrated with the bag, and the unit price is low but the replacement is frequent each time; the two-piece chassis can be used for 3-5 days, and only the bag is replaced, which is often more cost-effective in the long run. For ostomy friends with regular defecation and low frequency of replacement, two-piece ostomy usually saves 20 to 30% of the cost per month.
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In addition, there are open pockets (which can be emptied and reused) and closed pockets (which can be discarded). The dropping of ileostomy is thin and the frequency is high, so it is more economical to open the pocket; the defecation of colostomy is regular, so it is easier to close the pocket.
Fit is more important than brand, avoid hidden waste
Many people mistakenly think that imported big brands are reliable.Fit of the chassis to the stomaIs the key. Poor fit leads to leakage, a bag may be scrapped in a day, but more expensive, but also easy to cause dermatitis around the stoma, increase the cost of care.
- First, ask for different brands of trial packs from the ostomy clinic of the hospital, and then decide after 2-3 days of actual measurement;
- The shape will change in the early stage after ostomy, so don't hoard a lot of the same model at one time;
- Domestic regular brands (such as products with medical device registration certificates) tend to be more cost-effective.
Make good use of medical insurance and channels to further reduce the cost
At present, ostomy bags have been included in most areas.Medical insurance outpatient reimbursement or special disease subsidyThe reimbursement rate can reach 50% -80%. It is suggested to consult the local medical insurance Bureau or the ostomy nursing clinic of the hospital first, and then purchase them in designated institutions after filing, and the self-paid part will be significantly reduced.
In terms of purchasing channels, the prices of hospitals and pharmacies are transparent, but there are few choices; regular e-commerce flagship stores often offer discounts on combination packaging, but they should pay attention to checking the registration number and validity period, and do not buy bulk products of unknown origin cheaply, because inferior products lead to skin problems, and the cost of treatment far exceeds the money saved.
Good daily care is equivalent to saving money in disguise.
Standard replacement and keeping the skin around the stoma dry and clean can significantly prolong the use time of the chassis. If the chassis turns white and curled, it will be replaced instead of being torn off as soon as it is uncomfortable, and several bags can be used less every month. Ostomy powder, leak-proof paste and other accessories can be used as needed, and do not need to be fully equipped.
