Where to Buy Ostomy Supplies in Singapore: The Complete 2026 Guide

# Where to Buy Ostomy Supplies in Singapore: The Complete 2026 Guide **Quick answer:** in Singapore you can buy ostomy supplies from five kinds of places — hospital pharmacies and stoma clinics, specialist medical retailers (including us, EMIS+, and others like Sozo and Fu Kang), manufacturer programmes (Coloplast's free sampling service), general marketplaces (Lazada, Shopee, Carousell — with caveats), and with guidance from the Ostomy Association of Singapore. Each has real strengths. This guide names all of them honestly, because the worst outcome is an ostomate running out of bags on a Sunday night with no idea where to turn. Yes, we are a retailer writing a guide that names our competitors. We would rather you know every option and choose us on merit. ## The channels compared | Channel | Price level | Speed | Range | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---| | Hospital pharmacies / stoma clinics | Moderate; some subsidised for eligible patients | Same day if you're there | Limited to hospital-contracted brands | New ostomates; the first months after surgery | | Specialist retailers (EMIS+, Sozo, Fu Kang, rehab suppliers) | Competitive retail | 1–3 days delivery, some same-day | Widest multi-brand range | Ongoing supply; brand switching; accessories | | Coloplast sampling programme | Free (samples) | Days | Coloplast only | Trying before committing; post-surgery trial | | Marketplaces (Lazada, Shopee, Amazon.sg, Carousell) | Varies wildly | 1–7 days | Hit and miss | Price-checking; caution advised | | Ostomy Association of Singapore (OAS) | N.A. (support body) | — | Advice, community, resources | Guidance, peer support, financial-help signposting | ## 1. Hospital pharmacies and stoma clinics If you have just had stoma surgery, your first supplies come from the hospital, and its pharmacy or stoma care clinic will usually sell you refills as an outpatient. The big advantages: the products match what your stoma nurse fitted you with, and eligible subsidised patients may pay less than retail. The limitations: opening hours, queues, and a range restricted to whatever brands that hospital contracts — if your best-fitting product is another brand, the hospital pharmacy may simply not carry it. Most public hospitals with colorectal services (SGH, TTSH, NUH, CGH and others) run stoma care clinics; ask your stoma nurse what the refill process is at yours before discharge. ## 2. Specialist medical retailers This is the channel built for ongoing supply, and Singapore has several players worth knowing: - **EMIS+ ([emis.asia](https://emis.asia))** — that's us: a nurse-led online medical supply store carrying Coloplast, Hollister and ConvaTec pouching systems plus the full accessory ecosystem (barrier rings, wipes, adhesive removers, belts). Browse the [stoma products collection](https://emis.asia/collections/stoma-products) and [ostomy accessories](https://emis.asia/collections/ostomy-accessories). Being nurse-led means you can ask which product suits your situation before buying, and island-wide delivery means no queue. - **Sozo Wound & Stoma Care (sozo.com.sg)** — a nurse-led clinic and shop at Royal Square Medical Centre. Their strength is in-person consultation with certified wound and stoma nurses alongside their retail range. If you want a physical fitting session, they are a genuine option. - **Fu Kang Healthcare and rehab suppliers (e.g. rehabshop.com.sg)** — established medical equipment suppliers that carry ostomy lines among broader rehab and homecare stock. Useful if you are already buying other homecare equipment. Specialist retailers as a group give you the widest brand range, the ability to switch brands without changing supplier, and stock of the accessories hospitals rarely carry. ## 3. The Coloplast sampling programme Coloplast Singapore operates a consumer programme that provides free product samples and phone support from their care team (+65 6235 5933). It is a genuinely useful way to trial SenSura Mio products before committing to a box — and we say that as a retailer who would rather you sample first than buy a box that doesn't fit. Two honest caveats: it is a sampling and support service, not a store, so it cannot be your ongoing supply channel; and it only covers Coloplast products, so you will never discover through it that a Hollister or ConvaTec product fits you better. ## 4. Online marketplaces — proceed with care Lazada, Shopee, Amazon.sg and Carousell all list ostomy products, sometimes at attractive prices. The risks are real, though: listings from overseas sellers with long shipping times, products close to expiry, discontinued models, grey imports stored in un-airconditioned warehouses (heat degrades adhesives — it matters in our climate), and no one to ask whether the product actually suits your stoma. If you buy from a marketplace, check the expiry date on arrival, verify the exact product code against what you currently use, and be suspicious of prices far below the usual range. For something your skin integrity depends on, the savings are often not worth it. ## 5. The Ostomy Association of Singapore (OAS) OAS (oas.org.sg) is not a shop, but every Singapore ostomate should know it exists. It offers peer support from experienced ostomates, ostomy care resources, and signposting to financial assistance for members who struggle with supply costs. New ostomates in particular benefit from talking to someone who has lived with a stoma for years — the practical tips are different from, and complementary to, what nurses tell you. ## Practical buying advice from our nurses - **Never run your stock below two weeks' supply.** Deliveries can be delayed; stomas do not wait. - **Re-measure your stoma before re-ordering** in the first six months after surgery — it shrinks as swelling settles, and the wrong aperture size causes leaks and skin damage. - **Buy the accessory ecosystem, not just bags.** Barrier wipes, adhesive remover sprays and barrier rings prevent most peristomal skin problems; see the [ostomy care collection](https://emis.asia/collections/ostomy-care). - **Keep one box of your previous product** when switching brands, until the new one has proven itself through a full week including exercise and hot days. - **Ask before you buy.** Any reputable supplier — us included — will tell you if a product is wrong for your stoma type. If a seller cannot answer that question, that tells you something. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **Where can I buy colostomy bags in Singapore?** From hospital pharmacies and stoma clinics (SGH, TTSH, NUH, CGH and others), specialist medical retailers such as EMIS+ (emis.asia), Sozo and Fu Kang, and online marketplaces like Lazada and Shopee. Specialist retailers offer the widest multi-brand range with delivery; hospital pharmacies suit newly discharged patients; marketplaces need care over expiry dates and authenticity. **Are ostomy supplies subsidised in Singapore?** Partially, for some patients. Eligible subsidised patients may pay reduced rates at public hospital pharmacies, and patients in financial need can approach their hospital's medical social worker about assistance schemes such as MediFund. There is no universal subsidy for ostomy consumables bought at retail, so most ostomates pay out of pocket for ongoing supplies. **Can I get free stoma bag samples in Singapore?** Yes. Coloplast Singapore runs a sampling programme with free samples and careline support (+65 6235 5933). Hollister and ConvaTec samples can often be arranged through your stoma care nurse or by contacting the local distributor. Retailers, including EMIS+, can also advise on trial quantities before you commit to a full box. **How quickly can ostomy supplies be delivered in Singapore?** Specialist online retailers typically deliver island-wide within 1–3 working days, with some offering same-day or next-day options. Marketplace orders range from next-day (local sellers) to several weeks (overseas sellers). Because delivery can occasionally be delayed, keep at least two weeks of supplies in reserve at all times. **Do hospitals sell ostomy supplies to outpatients?** Yes — most public hospitals with stoma care services sell supplies to outpatients through their pharmacy or stoma clinic, and this is how most new ostomates buy their first refills. The range is limited to hospital-contracted brands and models, so ostomates who need a different product usually move to specialist retailers for ongoing supply. --- *Written by Nurse Sarah Lim, RN, of the EMIS+ clinical team (Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing background). EMIS+ is one of the retailers described in this guide; competitor and channel information is provided in good faith and was accurate to the best of our knowledge at publication. This article is general information, not medical advice.*