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Compression stockings - Management
Basis for recommendation
- Compression stockings come in several ready-made sizes; the choice is determined by measuring the person's leg.
- If stockings are to be worn on both legs, the manufacturers recommend that each leg should be measured to exclude a significant discrepancy in size (in which case, two differently sized stockings will need to be ordered).
- Occasionally, ready-made stockings are not suitable and a custom-made stocking will be required.
- Pharmacists can claim a payment for carrying out leg measurements when dispensing compression stockings.
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