Therapeutic Hosiery

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Includes any products that can be described/observed as stockings, tights or socks, specifically designed for therapeutic purposes. Products include medicated hosiery, such as verucca or anti-fungal socks and those designed to promote blood circulation through the compression of the legs, in order to treat and/or prevent the symptoms of varicose veins and those that can be used as a therapy for tired legs. Includes products designed for male and female use. Products are specifically marketed as being therapeutic.

Excludes

Excludes products such as Therapeutic Hosiery obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, also Non-Therapeutic Hosiery.

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GPC code: 10000474
Level: brick
Path: Healthcare › Health Treatments/Aids › Foot/Leg Care/Treatments
Publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
GPC definition: Includes any products that can be described/observed as stockings, tights or socks, specifically designed for therapeutic purposes. Products include medicated hosiery, such as verucca or anti-fungal socks and those designed to promote blood circulation through the compression of the legs, in order to treat and/or prevent the symptoms of varicose veins and those that can be used as a therapy for tired legs. Includes products designed for male and female use. Products are specifically marketed as being therapeutic.
Excludes: Excludes products such as Therapeutic Hosiery obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, also Non-Therapeutic Hosiery.