If you're a clinician looking to explore the products available through the CWCS, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch to confirm your eligibility and the next steps.
The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme
Information for Healthcare Professionals
Deliver better outcomes for patients with hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds without the cost barrier
Complete the Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) online training to become a prescriber and learn how to treat wounds faster, simplify your clinical decisions, and give eligible patients access to fully funded wound care.
Complete the form to receive your complimentary sample pack and download our CWCS catalogue
Complete the form to request your free CWCS sample pack
How the CWCS works for clinicians
Prescriber pathway
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Complete the online CWCS prescriber training
Register and complete the required online training via health.gov.au to become an accredited CWCS prescriber. Training covers eligibility assessment, product selection and ongoing review requirements.
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Assess and enrol eligible patients
Once accredited, you can identify eligible patients in your practice — those with diabetes, a hard-to-heal (chronic) wound and who meet the age threshold. Enrol them through the CWCS portal.
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Select Mölnlycke® products from the CWCS catalogue
Choose from our range of CWCS listed advanced wound dressings including Mepilex® Border Flex, Mepilex® Ag, Exufiber®, Exufiber® Ag+, Mepilex® Up, Mepilex® Border Ag and many more products all at no cost to your patients. Complete the form above to request a sample pack of approved advanced wound care dressings or download the CWCS Mölnlycke® catalogue here.
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Products delivered directly to patients
Approved products are delivered to patients at home, reducing burden on clinics and ensuring continuity of care in the community setting.
Mölnlycke wound care solutions on the scheme
Clinical FAQs
Common questions from prescribers
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Do I need to complete the training before I can prescribe through the CWCS?
Yes. Clinicians must complete the government's online CWCS prescriber training before they can register patients or access funded products. The training is available at health.gov.au and covers eligibility criteria, product selection and ongoing wound review obligations.
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What wound types are covered under the CWCS?
The CWCS covers hard-to-heal (chronic) wounds in eligible patients with diabetes, such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers and pressure injuries. It does not cover acute post-surgical wounds.
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Can allied health professionals (podiatrists, wound care nurses) prescribe?
Eligible prescribers include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners, medical practitioners in a primary care setting, including general practitioners, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, and podiatrists. Eligibility rules are defined by the Department of Health and Aged Care. Check health.gov.au for the current list of recognised prescriber roles.
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How are products delivered to patients?
Once a patient is enrolled and a product order is placed through the scheme, products are delivered directly to the patient's home by the approved supplier. This delivery and the costs of the products are at no cost to the patient or your clinic. This supports community-based wound care and removes the need for patients to attend for supplies.
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How do I get a Mölnlycke sample pack to assess products before prescribing?
Complete the form above with your name, organisation, role and postal address. Our clinical team will verify your eligibility and send you a complimentary sample pack of our CWCS-listed products, along with a copy of our full CWCS catalogue.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Should only be used under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional. If you are concerned about your wound, consult a Healthcare Professional.
