We have recently heard that many ICBs are pushing hard to reduce the spend on ready-to-drink ONS and put patients on a powdered ONS first , where clinically appropriate.
Just wanted to remind you that of the 75 ONS available a powdered one exists for your patients with dysphagia.
There are many ONS claiming to be suitable for patients with dysphagia but, have a long list of caveats for using and no guarantee of IDDSI* Level.
Three provide manufacturer-defined IDDSI levels. Two are expensive ready-to-drink products and there is just one powdered ONS that provides the safety of a manufacturer-defined IDDSI Level and print it on pack. Just one.
Slõ Milkshakes+.
They provide the safety assurance of pre-thickened ready-to-drink ONS with the convenience and cost savings of powdered ONS – equivalent to £40+ per monthly prescription.
They’re also the only pre-thickened ONS available at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and the only ONS flavoured with real strawberries, bananas and cocoa.
Mixed with whole cold milk, they are easy to finish making it easier for your dysphagia patients to boost their nutritional intake with at least 23g of protein and a maximum 398 calories.
Prescribed since 2016 and listed as 1st line on several Formularies, over 6,000,000 Slõ Milkshakes+ have been dispensed.
Want to try them with a patient, prescribe them?
Sample request forms and prescription request forms are available at: www.slodrinks.com/clinicians-library
Your patients can also buy them from us at www.slodrinks.com/shop and Amazon Prime
*IDDSI Levels checked using the IDDSI Flow Test
