Altraplen Compact Daily Milkshake Supplement Banana – 200ml

Altraplen Compact Daily is a ready-to-drink oral nutritional supplement (ONS) classified as a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP). It is specifically formulated for the dietary management of disease-related malnutrition — a condition affecting patients whose nutritional requirements cannot be met through standard food intake, commonly occurring in the context of chronic illness, recovery from surgery, cancer, neurological conditions, frailty, and other clinical scenarios. It is prescribed or recommended by GPs, dietitians, or other healthcare professionals and is not a product for general use by healthy individuals.

The Compact designation refers to the concentrated energy and nutrient density of the 200ml carton format. Compact ONS products deliver a higher energy and protein content per millilitre than standard-format oral nutritional supplements, allowing a meaningful nutritional contribution to be achieved in a smaller volume — typically 200ml. This is clinically significant for patients with reduced appetite, early satiety, difficulty swallowing larger volumes, or conditions limiting total daily food and fluid intake. The compact volume is more manageable for patients who struggle with standard 250ml or larger supplement formats.

The Daily designation indicates that this variant of the Altraplen Compact range provides a nutritional profile designed to cover a meaningful proportion of daily reference intake values for vitamins and minerals per serving — [CONFIRM the specific claim and %RI cover from the current product label and Aymes documentation]. This distinguishes the Daily variant from the standard Compact range and may make it more appropriate for patients with higher micronutrient requirements or where the prescribing clinician has determined a more comprehensive nutritional profile is needed.

Yes — Altraplen Compact products are listed on the ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances) formulary and are prescribable on NHS prescription for clinically appropriate patients. If you believe you or someone in your care may benefit from oral nutritional supplementation, speak to your GP, practice nurse, or community dietitian, who can assess nutritional need and issue an appropriate prescription. Pearl Chemist Group can also dispense NHS prescriptions for Altraplen products.

Altraplen Compact Daily is a supplement intended to bridge the gap between what a patient is able to eat and what their clinical nutritional requirements are — not to replace normal eating. For patients who can eat, the aim is always to optimise food intake first, with oral nutritional supplements added to address the remaining shortfall. The prescribing clinician or dietitian will advise on whether the product is intended as a between-meal supplement or, in some cases, whether it forms a more central part of the patient's nutritional intake.

Flavour variety is clinically important in oral nutritional supplementation. Patients prescribed ONS over extended periods can experience taste fatigue — a reduction in palatability and willingness to consume the supplement due to daily exposure to the same flavour. Alternating between banana, strawberry, and vanilla provides sensory variety that supports continued compliance with the prescribed nutritional regimen. Palatability is one of the most significant factors in ONS compliance, and compliance is a prerequisite for clinical benefit.

Altraplen Compact Daily cartons are UHT-processed and shelf-stable before opening — they can be stored at room temperature for the duration of their shelf life as stated on the carton. Once opened, the product must be consumed immediately or refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Do not leave opened cartons at room temperature. Do not freeze. Do not use after the best before date on the carton.