Male Urinary Catheter Change at Home in Singapore

What it costs

from S$110 per visit for the nurse's time. Consumables are billed separately at cost — no markup. After-hours and urgent same-day visits add 40% to the nursing fee (evenings, weekends, public holidays); offshore-zone visits are quoted before you book. The fee also covers travel within mainland Singapore and a written summary for the patient's doctor. See the full pricing list.

What happens during the visit

• The nurse confirms the patient's details and checks the catheter site.
• The existing catheter is removed gently.
• A new sterile catheter is inserted using an appropriate technique and the balloon inflated.
• Drainage is confirmed and the catheter and bag secured.
• A written visit summary is left for the patient's own doctor.

Who needs this

Men with a long-term indwelling urinary catheter that needs routine replacement, including after prostate surgery or with urinary retention.

How often: Usually changed every 4–6 weeks.

Subsidies you may be eligible for

Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs may qualify for AIC-subsidised home nursing and the Home Caregiving Grant. See home nursing subsidies for who qualifies and how to apply.

When to call a doctor

• The catheter cannot be passed, or no urine drains after the change
• Significant bleeding or severe pain
• Fever, chills, or cloudy, foul-smelling urine

For urgent or severe symptoms, call 995 or go to the nearest A&E.