Supporting patients who require specialised nutrition support​

Many people struggle to meet their nutritional requirements through food alone due to poor appetite, weight loss, increased nutritional needs, chronic disease, or difficulty maintaining adequate intake.​ Through the Abbott Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program, I can support eligible patients with access to Abbott Nutrition oral nutrition supplements at a reduced cost.

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Who may benefit?

The Abbott HEN Program may be suitable for patients who require ongoing nutrition support for:​

• Poor appetite or reduced food intake

• Unintentional weight loss

• Risk of malnutrition

• Increased nutritional requirements

• Recovery following illness, surgery, or hospitalisation​

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Disease-Specific Nutrition Support

Including:

• Renal nutrition support (e.g. chronic kidney disease)

• Diabetes-specific nutrition support

• Other condition-specific formulas where clinically appropriate

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Enteral Feeding Support

• PEG feeding

• Tube feeding requirements

• Ongoing nutrition management

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How I help:

My role is to ensure the nutrition support is clinically appropriate and tailored to the individual.

Support includes:

✓ Comprehensive nutrition assessment
✓ Selection of the most appropriate oral nutrition supplement
✓ Completion of required Abbott HEN scripts
✓ Coordination of product access
✓ Monitoring tolerance, intake, and progress
✓ Adjustments as nutritional needs change

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Referral Information for Healthcare Professionals

GPs, specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals can refer patients who may benefit from oral nutrition support.

Common referral reasons include:

• Unintentional weight loss

• Poor appetite

• Low oral intake

• Malnutrition risk

• Chronic disease requiring nutrition support

• PEG feeding requirements​

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Patient Access

If you think you may benefit from oral nutrition support, book an assessment to discuss your nutritional needs and whether the Abbott HEN Program is suitable for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a prescription?

Yes. Abbott HEN products require appropriate clinical assessment and scripts from an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Can I choose any supplement?

The most appropriate product depends on your medical condition, nutritional requirements, and dietary goals.

Is this suitable for everyone?

No. Oral nutrition supplements are recommended when clinically indicated and should complement, not replace, appropriate food intake where possible.