Freedom of Information Request: 0736

1. Does your organisation use/perform Viscosupplementation injections?

This information is available on the Trust’s website at https://hgs.uhb.nhs.uk/foi-0421-viscosupplementation-osteoarthritis/. We are therefore withholding this information under Section 21 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 “information already accessible “.

1. If so, how much did your organisation spend on Viscosupplementation between the period of 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018?

Not applicable.

1. If your organisation used Viscosupplementation between the period 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018, which brand(s) Viscosupplement did you use?

To make your research easier, I have listed all commonly used Viscosupplements that you can cross reference:

• Arthrum H
• Orthovisc
• Crespine Gel
• Durolane
• Euflexxa
• Fermathron
• Ostenil
• Ostenil Plus
• RenehaVis
• Suplasyn
• Synocrom
• Synocrom Mini
• Synolis
• Monovisc
• Synopsis
• Synvisc (Hylan GF-20)
• Synvisc One (Hylan GF-20)

Not applicable.

1. How many units of each brand of Viscosupplement did you use?

 Not applicable.

1. Please can you provide me with the name and email address for the Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Lead Musculoskeletal Pharmacist?

Chief Pharmacist – Inderjit Singh – Inderjit.Singh@uhb.nhs.uk

We do not have a Clinical Lead Musculoskeletal Pharmacist.