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Frequently asked questions within BOC Healthcare

How do I order medical gases from BOC Healthcare?

BOC Healthcare offer an extensive range of medical grade gases , all covered by Marketing Authorisations, including:

ENTONOX® (50% nitrous oxide/50% oxygen)
HELIOX21® (21% oxygen/ 79% helium)
Medical air
Medical carbon dioxide
Medical helium
Medical oxygen
Medical nitrous oxide
Inhaled nitric oxide (supplied via INO Therapeutics)
Lung function gas mixtures
Medical gas mixtures:

                       -5% carbon dioxide/balance oxygen
                       -10% carbon dioxide / balance oxygen
                       -20% carbon dioxide / balance oxygen
                       -5% carbon dioxide/balance air
                       -9% helium/35% oxygen/balance nitrogen

If required we can also supply any other gas, not covered by our Marketing Authorisations to your specification under our Specials Licence.

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Does BOC Healthcare supply equipment?

Yes, we now have a comprehensive range of equipment including:

Pressure regulators
Flowmeters
Demand valve
Cylinder trolleys
Cylinder storage solutions
FireSafe nozzles
Cylinder bags
Pulse oximeter probes
Oxygen sensors

And much more…

For details of all the equipment we offer please click here to view our catalogue.

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Is BOC Healthcare able to provide any product training?

www.entonox.co.uk – Here you will find everything you need to know about ENTONOX and its use in pain management, we are continually adding to this virtual educational resource and because it is centrally controlled it is always up to date and more cost-effective to manage we do not charge for accessing this form of training.

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Where can I find medical gas specifications and safety data?

This information is contained in BOC Healthcare’s Medical Gas Data Sheet (MGDS) which contains the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for the product plus the additional safety information necessary about the product. A printed copy of the relevant MGDS is given to BOC Healthcare customers when they first take the product. Customers can always access and download the very latest version of the MGDS directly from our website.

Please click here to access MGDS documents

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How do I order medical gases from BOC Healthcare?

In order to receive medical gases and associated services from BOC Healthcare, you will need to open an account with us simply by phoning 0800 111 333. A Customer Service Representative will then send you all the relevant paperwork for you to open an account.

Most medical gases are classified as a “pharmacy only” drugs and their supply must be restricted to healthcare professionals only. You will therefore be required to supply your professional qualification details, a pictorial form of identification, e.g. driving license before we can provide you with these products.