‘It’s looking bleak’: how HRT shortages have affected women in England

‘It’s looking bleak’: how HRT shortages have affected women in England Shortages of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products in the UK have forced women to resort to the private sector, ration their doses and procure supplies from abroad.

Although the last five years have seen the number of prescriptions double in England, shortages of HRT products have been a problem for several years, with shortfalls blamed on manufacturing and supply issues. The Guardian

See also:

• Sajid Javid is told to tackle HRT shortage himself as TWO-THIRDS of pharmacies face daily shortages The Daily Mail
• The shortage of menopause drugs isn't a niche feminist issue The Daily Mail
• As outcry over HRT supply crisis grows, audit reveals many women are being let down The Daily Mail
• How HRT prescriptions have DOUBLED in five years The Daily Mail
• What is HRT and why are there shortages in the UK? The Guardian
• Manufacturers struggle to keep up with soaring demand for HRT The Guardian
• Pharmacists call for urgent law change to deal with acute HRT shortage The Independent
• Hormone replacement therapy tsar to be appointed as drug shortages leave women feeling suicidal Sky News