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New NHS data has revealed that the number of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) items prescribed in England in 2022/23 increased by almost 50% compared to the previous year.
A new report published by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) today (October 26) showed that 10.9 million items were prescribed in primary care for HRT in England in the last full financial year, up 47% from 7.4 million in 2021/22.
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