Amicapsil is a new treatment for pressure sores. It is described as a “passive immunotherapy that disrupts the weaponry bacteria and fungi use to inhibit the immune system, allowing the immune system to recover.” It is a powder that has shown promise for the treatment of pressure sores, though more research is needed before it becomes a standard treatment.
Find out more in our Spin article on this topic and the followup article.
You have to buy the product directly from Willingsford Health in England. It is not currently covered by insurance and your health care team may not have heard of it yet. Willingsford can provide more information for you to share, to decide if it’s a good option for you. See the website for details and then send an email to inquire about this product.
The powder can be self-administered and it must remain refrigerated.
