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[jgr]

Collected my prescription of Evorel Conti and been told all they can give me is 16 patches due to the shortage. They said they are not hopeful that they will get anymore in when i go back for more . I told them there are going to be a lot of angry out of control women if they don't get them  . I have been on these for the last 8 years and they have worked well for me, the thought of trying to find a replacement fills me with dread knowing how it can take a wee while to find the one that works for you. Think i might try coming off these over the next two months to see how i will do without.

[Katejo]

Collected my prescription of Evorel Conti and been told all they can give me is 16 patches due to the shortage. They said they are not hopeful that they will get anymore in when i go back for more . I told them there are going to be a lot of angry out of control women if they don't get them  . I have been on these for the last 8 years and they have worked well for me, the thought of trying to find a replacement fills me with dread knowing how it can take a wee while to find the one that works for you. Think i might try coming off these over the next two months to see how i will do without.

I had exactly the same when i tried to get some from a local pharmacy in July. They still owe me a pack of 8. Since then I have managed to get 16 from the Independent Pharmacy (online) but they have since run out. I only started using them in April.

[Jo24]

Having switched from Fem7 to Evorel earlier this year due to supply problems (related to the adhesive component, NOT Brexit!) I am now scrabbling around trying to find Evorel Conti 🙄
If I am advised by one more Pharmacist to "see my GP regarding alternatives" I am going to explode 😡
It is as if you are changing your brand of coffee, not a prescription medication.
From what I gather, it seems that the shortages will be with us (UK) for at least 6 months, if not longer?
Fem7 is now 12/12 out of supply already, and Theramex is still faffing about with its 'chemistry set' trying to get the glue sorted; you could not make it up ....

[bear]

Ah thanks bear, I did start early but this carry on with hrt is nothing new to me, just had problems all the time.
I was on nouvelle for about 9 yrs discontinued, then few years to find premique which I was on for two yrs then discontinued yet again.
Took couple more years to take duavine which was hard to get some months then hot flushes came back when I had my hormone levels tested it was to low a dose so I started Estraderm and what do ya know,, can't bloody get it.
I'm so fed up which I could just say to hell with it but I'm still only 45 and could have a long way to go with symptoms plus I have osteopenia and can tell my skin is losing a lot of elasticity compared to others my age and my mum, sis ect.
I just feel like HRT has never been stable. And not enough choice ect. And now this! Xx

Butterfly22,

So sorry you have been through this hell, not fair. Have you ever considered sharing your story with the BBC or other media? It could be really interesting to tell your story of many years on HRT, suffering with discontinuations and shortages, especially during this huge shortage.

BeaR.

[bear]

Hello ladies

As I've said before, I seem to have chosen a good time to take a break from HRT.  However I still have my stash  if I do need to return to it!

I wonder why production problems haven't affected Spain? Perhaps it is just a UK problem  or only certain products affected?

Nevertheless let's hope these issues resolve soon. The meno is stressful enough without having this to worry about.

Take Care ladies.

K.

Hi Kathleen. Another member recently sent me links to 2  forums similar to MM in Germany and Italy. I browsed the comments. It seems that the problem is affecting other countries. Why Spain has escaped I don't know.

Hello Katejo and Kathleen,

It was me, I think Spain has been spared because FemSeven (or equivalent) has not been marketed over there.
You can see all FemSeven equivalents in this site, which by the way is Spanish.

https://www.vademecum.es/equivalencia-lista-femseven+sequi+transdermal+patch+50+%C3%A3%C2%A2%C3%A2%C2%B5g%2F24+h+-+50+%C3%A3%C2%A2%C3%A2%C2%B5g%2F24+h+10+%C3%A3%C2%A2%C3%A2%C2%B5g%2F24+h-reino+unido-g03fb09-gb_1

Sorry, had to modify the post, link was page 2 instead of page 1.
BeaR.

[Butterfly22]

Eesh I've never thought about that, would not know where to start xx

[bear]

Eesh I've never thought about that, would not know where to start xx

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10725415

BeaR.

[Butterfly22]

Thank you 😘

[Jenna]

BBC Breakfast spent a lot of time on menopause fairly recently:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p079jdfl

[bear]

Brilliant, Jenna. I hope your story gets published, 🦋22!

BeaR.

[Butterfly22]

Thank you xx

[Aerogirl]

I have a gp appt tomorrow morning. Currently on evorel 75mg patches with utrogestan tablets. I don't expect to be able to source evorel now. The BMS list says Elleste patches, Estraderm, and Estradot patches are all still available. Is that the case in reality? I'm trying to opt for a prescription I have a chance of filling.

[Butterfly22]

I called my nearest largest boots store and they said any patches are hard to get if anyone dose get any it's luck. Xx

[Hurdity]

A couple of days ago someone on another site had a response from Janssen re Evorel conti and I am sure it's OK to reproduce it here as it's a standard letter with nothing personal. Apologies if this has been written before as it's a long thread - which I have read but not all in one go so have forgotten some of the posts! (Brain or rather memory doesn't work like it used to now I'm getting older!). I have put in bold the important bit. Note they state also that the unavailability of Femseven is only partly the reason for increased demand...

"Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding Evorel®(estradiol) and the reasons behind the interruption to supply.

As you may be aware, the stock situation around estradiol transdermal patches in Europe has evolved rapidly over recent months and continues to do so, impacting several manufacturers, including Janssen. We continue to experience an unprecedented increase in demand for the Evorel range of products, due in part to the lack of availability of alternative hormone replacement therapies (HRT) not produced by Janssen.

So far this year, demand in the UK has already exceeded that of the whole of 2018 depleting all surplus stock. As a result, we are unfortunately anticipating a complete interruption to supply across the product range from October 2019, although certain patches may stock out earlier than this date. We are working on a return to full supply by mid-2020.

We understand the urgency of the situation and have already taken steps to prolong continuity of supply for as long as possible; including diverting as much Evorel stock as possible to the UK from countries where demand is not as high. This additional stock consists largely of Evorel Conti patches which has the highest demand. We have, and will continue to, allocate all available stock to those countries with the highest unmet need including the UK.

Evorel products are still being supplied whilst available. If your pharmacy is encountering problems in ordering the product, they can contact our Customer Services team directly on 01494 567400 for further information on availability. We also recommend that you consult your healthcare professional directly with regard to HRT options and potential alternatives.

The charity organization British Menopause Society, an independent service to advise, reassure and educate women have published a summary update which is very helpful and provides up to date information on availability of HRT products in the UK: https://thebms.org.uk/

The ABPI Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry does not allow pharmaceutical companies to provide medical advice to patients, comment on their personal medical matters, or suggest the most appropriate medicine for their treatment. We recommend you contact your prescribing/treating physician, GP, pharmacist or nurse to discuss such matters instead; they will have access to your medical history and are best placed to advise you on the most appropriate course of action. If they require specialist information on any of our products we would be happy to help.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. You can also call Janssen-Cilag Ltd Drug Safety on +44 (0) 1494 567447.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

I hope this information is useful.

Sent on behalf of
Medical Information Department
Janssen-Cilag Ltd
50-100 Holmers Farm Way
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP12 4EG
Tel: +44 (0) 1494 567 444
Fax: +44 (0) 1494 567 445

Hope this helps

Hurdity x

[vickypk]

Thank you for that information. I use the evorel conti patches. I did speak to janssen a month ago regarding the shortage and my pharmacist did get them directly from them. Just hope when I ask again in a month they still have some in stock