Formulary

17.8.10 Medicated stockings and bandages

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only

Medicated stocking

Zipzoc

(Sterile rayon stocking impregnated with ointment containing zinc oxide 20%)

  • Pack of 4 (£15.90), pack of 10 (£39.75)

Indications

  • Venous leg ulcers and associated skin conditions

Notes

  1. Change frequency/ wear time = every 3-7 days
  2. Available on FP10 prescriptions

Zinc paste bandage

Viscopaste PB7

(Zinc paste (10% zinc oxide) bandage)

  • 7.5cm x 6m (£3.99)

Indications

  • Treatment and management of venous leg ulcers and their associated skin conditions
  • For use in dermatology to treat chronic eczema and dermatitis

Notes

  1. Can be used as a primary contact layer under compression therapy systems where venous insufficiency exists

Zinc paste and ichthammol bandage

Ichthopaste 

(Zinc paste (6.32% zinc oxide) and ichthammol BP (2% ichthammol) bandage)

  • 7.5cm x 6m (£4.03)

Indications

  • Treatment and management of venous leg ulcers and their associated skin conditions
  • For use in dermatology to treat chronic eczema and dermatitis

Notes

  1. Can be used as a primary contact layer under compression therapy systems where venous insufficiency exists