Pharmacists granted power to limit supply of 3 ‘high demand’ HRT products

Pharmacists will be able to limit the supply of HRT products Oestrogel, Ovestin cream and Premique Low Dose to three months, regardless of the prescription, without needing to seek authorisation from the prescriber.

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It is hoped the measures will help women "access the HRT they need" • Source: Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group, Boots (September, 2021)

Health secretary Sajid Javid has today (April 29) issued serious shortage protocols (SSPs) for the three “high demand” hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products “to ensure women are able to access the HRT they need”.

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