Free ostomy samples: official programs (US)
Most manufacturers send free samples so you can try a product before buying a box. These are the official sample routes we found, checked Nov 2, 2026. Programs and limits change; follow the manufacturer's page.
Hollister: Secure Start / "Try it Free" sample basket
Online: choose products marked "Try it Free" (up to 7 per basket) and check out, or call Secure Start.
How samples work (Hollister FAQ) · Product selector · Contact Hollister
Phone: 1-888-808-7456
Hollister may contact you. Up to 7 items per basket per the FAQ.
Convatec: me+ sample requests (includes Eakin)
Online forms; a me+ representative confirms details before samples are mailed. Or call me+.
Pouch samples form · Accessories samples form · Eakin seal samples form
Phone: 1-800-422-8811
Forms list US states only. Delivery times "vary" per the forms.
Coloplast: Coloplast samples (pouches and Brava accessories)
Online forms; a product specialist calls before samples ship.
Pouch samples form · Brava accessories samples form
Phone: 1-855-605-7588 · Email: [email protected]
Coloplast states "Limitations apply. A valid prescription may be required."
Marlen: Request a sample
Online form.
Phone: 216-292-7060
No limits stated on the page.
Nu-Hope: Samples by email or phone
The online form was marked as down when checked; Nu-Hope asks for requests by email or phone.
Nu-Hope sample page · Nu-Hope sample FAQ
Phone: 1-800-899-5017 · Email: [email protected]
Nu-Hope's FAQ says belts are not sampled and US delivery takes 5-10 business days.
Cymed: Free samples cart
Add sample items to the cart and check out.
Cymed free samples · Shipping & sample policy
Phone: 1-800-582-0707
Policy says a small shipping and handling fee may apply.
Fortis Medical (Entrust): Free samples cart
Add sample items to the cart and check out.
Fortis free samples · Shipping & sample policy
Phone: 855-550-2600
Policy says a small shipping and handling fee may apply.
Safe n Simple: SimpleStart kit
Web enrollment form or PDF form.
Phone: 844-767-6334
The form asks for date of birth and a WOC nurse or nurse contact.
Securi-T USA: Samples through Liberator Medical
Liberator Medical (a supplier) says samples ship with an order and may require a prescription, qualification and enrollment.
Securi-T USA at Liberator Medical
Not a standalone free sample program. Listed for completeness; OstoCompare has no referral arrangement with any Medicare-billing supplier.
If you can't afford supplies or have run out
- UOAA emergency supplies page · 800-826-0826 UOAA keeps no supplies but lists manufacturer assistance programs and donation resources.
- Ostomy 2-1-1 Supply program with a stated minimum donation; check the page for current terms.
- S.T.O.M.A. · 1-877-557-8662 Supplies for uninsured, pending-insurance or financial-hardship ostomates; call for the process.
- Convatec me+ Ostomy Access Program · 1-800-422-8811 Temporary free supplies for financially eligible patients, per Convatec.
Not available or not verified for US patients
- Salts Healthcare: sample page is UK-only (salts.co.uk); we did not find a US sample route.
- B. Braun: no US ostomy sample program found.
- 3M / Solventum Cavilon: the old sample link no longer works; samples appear to be for healthcare professionals.
- Kindred Box: its get-help page said it was not accepting new requests when checked.
- Coloplast patient assistance: UOAA and Ostomy 2-1-1 list different phone numbers (877-858-2656 and 877-781-2656), so we do not list one; use the samples line above.