Published 2 years ago

HRT products limited to three month supply to 'even out' UK distribution amid shortages

Summary by Ground News

Women will only have access to three months' supply of certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has issued Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) to limit the dispensing of the products. It means that Oestrogel, Ovestin cream and Premique Low Dose will be given out in limited supply to each person.

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BBC News

HRT rationed amid continuing shortage in UK

Officials say women will only be be able to get three months' worth of certain HRT products at a time.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Why is the UK suffering HRT shortages? – podcast

The UK is short of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, medications that make a big difference to those going through menopause. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Nicola Davis about why demand isn’t being met and what impact this is having on people’s lives

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Government to limit supply of HRT products to ‘even out’ UK distribution

HRT can help alleviate severe menopause symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, low mood, anxiety and difficulty sleeping.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

HRT drugs rationed to three months as supply crisis grows

The Health Secretary Sajid Javid has brought in emergency protocols to ensure there is enough of the key products to go round

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

HRT products limited to three month supply to 'even out' UK distribution amid shortages

The government is taking urgent action to limit the amount of certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products women can access to improve the general supply across the UK.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News Medical

Serious Shortage Protocols issued to limit the dispensing of 3 Hormone Replacement Therapy products

Urgent action is being taken to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access HRT products, as the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid issues Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) to limit the dispensing of 3 HRT products to 3 months' supply.

2 years ago·United States

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