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Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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DH issues new shortage protocols for Estraderm patches

New SSPs allow pharmacists to substitute Evorel patches for an Estraderm prescription

16 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MPs urge Government to scrap HRT charges and diagnose menopause earlier

Scrap the charge 'urgently' says Menopause APPG in its report

12 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT prescriptions rose by 35 per cent in 2021-22

Women in the most affluent areas almost twice as likely to receive a prescription for HRT, says NHS

06 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New body-identical HRT product approved for Scottish NHS

Bijuve approved for use on NHS after a review of its effectiveness and value for money

13 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Local HRT product launches as P medicine in Boots

GIna available only at Boots branches until the end of the month before rolling out to other pharmacies

12 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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At-home abortions made permanent in England and Wales

Women or people with a uterus up to nine weeks and six days pregnant will have access to medical abortion medication at home.

25 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland makes period history

Period history was made this week as Scotland became the first country to make menstruation products free for all.

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA announces ‘landmark’ POM to P switch for Gina 10mcg tablets

The product will be available following a consultation with a pharmacist.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT manufacturer to step up Oestrogel production with new site

New site in Belgium opening in the wake of 'unprecedented' growth in demand for HRT.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT shortages: Government issues 10 more SSPs

Pharmacists given more powers to make substitutions – but calls for a longer term solution persist.

23 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches £99 perimenopause blood test service

Screening service will assess reproductive hormone levels as well as nutritional deficiencies and thyroid function.

12 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid meets pharmacists to discuss HRT shortages

Health secretary meets with sector representatives to address HRT supply problems.

06 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid: New tsar will tackle HRT drug shortages

New role will be modelled on Covid vaccine taskforce chair, says health secretary.

25 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch

Some pharmacists have criticised a proposal to reclassify the drug for overactive bladder in women.

25 Apr 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Hampshire MP says HRT has run out 'completely' in constituency

Caroline Nokes MP says local pharmacies have run out of HRT gel.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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