Buying Underpads Wholesale in Kenya: Hospitals, Pharmacies and Resellers

When did your ward or pharmacy last run out of underpads? And what did that rushed order cost you?

Buying underpads wholesale is not only about price. It is about steady stock, clear terms and one simple way to order. This guide is for hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies and resellers in Kenya.

Who buys underpads by the bale

• Hospitals, for wards, maternity units and recovery after surgery
• Clinics and maternity homes
• Nursing homes and care homes
• Home care providers with several clients
• Pharmacies and chemists
• Medical shops and resellers

What is in a Sternmed bale

Sternmed is the own brand of Sternmed Afrika Ltd in Nairobi. Medical Equipment KE holds stock in Nairobi.

Bale price table

For large or repeat orders, ask for a bale quote. We confirm price, stock and delivery for your exact quantity.

How the price compares

In October 2026, packets of 10 underpads were listed online in Kenya from about KSh 1,000 to KSh 2,950. That is about KSh 100 to KSh 295 a pad. Sternmed works out to KSh 80 a pad, by the packet or by the bale.

Our underpads price guide lists what we found and where.

Why the price per pad matters most

A packet price can fool you. A packet of 10 at KSh 1,000 and a packet of 30 at KSh 2,550 look very different on the shelf. Per pad, they are KSh 100 and KSh 85.

Small gaps grow fast. For a ward that uses 600 pads a month, a gap of KSh 20 a pad is KSh 12,000 a month.

How to estimate monthly use

For wards and clinics

Multiply your beds by the pads each bed uses in a day. Then multiply by 30.

Example: 10 beds x 2 pads a day x 30 days = 600 pads. That is 6 bales a month.

For pharmacies and shops

Count the packets you sell in a normal week. Multiply by four. Start with one bale, track sales for a month and adjust.

For home care providers

Add up the daily pads for each client, then multiply by 30. Our underpads planner shows the maths.

For maternity units

Count the deliveries in a normal month. Multiply by the pads you use for each mother, from admission to discharge. Keep a spare bale for busy weeks.

What to check before you choose a supplier

• The pad size is clear, for example 60 x 90 cm.
• Pads per packet and packets per bale are stated.
• You can work out the price per pad.
• Stock is held in Kenya, so you are not waiting on a shipment.
• The delivery cost is confirmed before dispatch.
• You pay after confirmation, once you know the total.
• You can buy one packet first to test.

With Sternmed you can test a single packet for KSh 800 before you commit to bales.

Common buying mistakes

Tips for pharmacies and resellers

• Each bale breaks into 10 packets of 10, ready for the shelf.
• Keep stock dry, clean and off the floor.
• Sell older stock first.
• Place underpads near adult diapers, maternity pads and wipes.
• Tell customers the size and the pad count. Buyers compare per pad.
• Keep one pad aside as a sample so buyers can feel the soft top.

Tips for wards and care homes

• Keep a few packets at each nursing station and the rest in the store.
• Agree on one routine for placing and changing pads.
• Track how many packets each ward uses in a week.
• Reorder when you reach your last bale, not your last packet.

Storing bales safely

• Use a dry, clean store room.
• Keep bales on shelves or pallets, not on the bare floor.
• Keep them away from strong sun and damp walls.
• Do not stack bales so high that they topple.
• Use older stock first.

Quotes for facilities

Some hospitals and clinics need a quote before a purchase is approved. Ask for a bale quote with the number of bales and your delivery location. We reply with the price, stock and delivery cost. Once it is approved, you pay by M Pesa and we dispatch.

How to order a bale

1. Tell us the number of bales and the delivery location.
2. We confirm the price, stock and delivery cost.
3. You pay by M Pesa after we confirm the order.
4. We dispatch from Nairobi and deliver across Kenya.

You can order online, on WhatsApp or by phone. Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and resellers can ask for a bale quote at any step.

Order Sternmed underpads today

Buy a packet of 10 for KSh 800 or a bale of 100 pads for KSh 8,000. We deliver to all 47 counties and confirm the delivery cost before dispatch. Pay by M Pesa after we confirm your order.

Prefer to talk? WhatsApp us or call 0702 962504. A real person replies.

Also stocking a new ward or clinic? Browse our hospital bed price guide for beds that go with your new supply.

Questions people ask

What is the wholesale price of underpads in Kenya?

A Sternmed bale of 100 underpads, 60 x 90 cm, costs KSh 8,000 at Medical Equipment KE. That is KSh 80 a pad.

How many underpads are in a bale?

100 pads, packed as 10 packets of 10.

Do you give a discount for many bales?

Ask for a quote with your quantity. We confirm the price, stock and delivery before you pay.

Can we test the pads before a big order?

Yes. Buy one packet of 10 for KSh 800 and try it on your ward or with your customers.

Do you deliver bales outside Nairobi?

Yes. We deliver across Kenya and confirm the delivery cost before dispatch.

How do hospitals and pharmacies pay?

By M Pesa after we confirm the order. Ask for a bale quote first if your facility needs one.

Is the price per pad lower for a bale?

No. Packets and bales both work out to KSh 80 a pad. The bale gives you steady stock and fewer orders.