Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Please have a look at the questionnaire page if you have a spare minute.

media

Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6 7 ... 36

Author Topic: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link  (Read 114672 times)

Katejo

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2165
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #60 on: August 16, 2019, 10:24:56 AM »

Kate really hope you get your script filled okay and receive it quickly. :-*

Just made a new post re make up of sequi, one Pharmacy offered me those, as no conti in stock, but don't know how they work? x
I have just read your query and added a comment to it. I have never used Sequi but think you would get a regular bleed if you used both parts. I will let you know if my order arrives successfully from Independent Pharmacy. I emailed them to say that I was sending it to them.
Logged

Nannyneet

  • Guest
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #61 on: August 16, 2019, 10:55:58 AM »

I started HRT this week, I wanted gel but my gp wanted me to have patches,she phoned several pharmacies but not of them had patches,she then prescribed me the gel oestrogel and utrogestan and sent the script to my local Boots,when I went to pick it up they didn't have either,they could order the utrogestan but when they tried to order the oestrogel it said it was unavailable,they use Alliance healthcare to get their products from

They gave me my script back and I went to surper drug,they had the gel and half the amount of utrogestan that I needed and were able to order the other half which I'm picking up today
Logged

bear

  • Guest
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #62 on: August 16, 2019, 03:24:48 PM »

https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/list-of-HRT-shortages The comments are priceless... This one made me want to shoot the bastard's bollocks.

"Lucky Ex-Locum, Superintendent Pharmacist
Posted on Fri, 16/08/2019 - 10:50
Just remember the demographic that needs HRT. Us blokes of a certain age have been putting up with unreasonableness for years. Just sayin....."
« Last Edit: August 16, 2019, 03:27:22 PM by BeaR »
Logged

Katejo

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2165
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #63 on: August 17, 2019, 03:31:18 AM »

https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/list-of-HRT-shortages The comments are priceless... This one made me want to shoot the bastard's bollocks.

"Lucky Ex-Locum, Superintendent Pharmacist
Posted on Fri, 16/08/2019 - 10:50
Just remember the demographic that needs HRT. Us blokes of a certain age have been putting up with unreasonableness for years. Just sayin....."

Have just had a look . Wow!
Logged

DebsMK

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 57
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #64 on: August 20, 2019, 04:42:34 PM »

I put in my repeat prescription last week and went to pick up my 6 months supply of Femoston 1/10 this afternoon.  The pharmacist apologised and told me they only had 5 months worth which they gave me.  They told me the problem was Brexit and that they would expect it to be resolved by the time my 5 months run out!  When I enquired what I could take instead they told me I could have patches instead.  I thought the shortage of patches had caused the shortage of pills?  Was pleased I managed to get most of my prescription though :)
Logged

paisley

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 942
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #65 on: August 20, 2019, 06:45:35 PM »

I am on Zumenon & that is out of stock & I can't get it.
 It's crazy that this should be allowed to happen
Logged

pepperminty

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1373
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #66 on: August 21, 2019, 06:04:15 AM »

I put in my repeat prescription last week and went to pick up my 6 months supply of Femoston 1/10 this afternoon.  The pharmacist apologised and told me they only had 5 months worth which they gave me.  They told me the problem was Brexit and that they would expect it to be resolved by the time my 5 months run out!  When I enquired what I could take instead they told me I could have patches instead.  I thought the shortage of patches had caused the shortage of pills?  Was pleased I managed to get most of my prescription though :)

Ask your GP for a 3 month back up and ring around the local chemists if you are worried  perhaps- I did and managed to get some more incase.

PMX
Logged

pepperminty

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1373
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #67 on: August 21, 2019, 05:28:13 PM »



Menopause news



Title
Continuing shortage of HRT
Date
19 August 2019
Full Story
A significant national shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was described as "incredibly concerning" by GPs.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said it was: "Worrying and frustrating," for patients.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it was aware of the problem and was working closely with suppliers to maintain availability to patients.

Prof Helen Stokes-Lampard, chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), said in a statement: "It's not entirely clear why there is currently a shortage of these HRT drugs – it seems as though there are several factors at play – or how long it'll last, but it is already having a massive impact on our patients' lives, and needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency so that patients across the UK are able to continue accessing the care and treatment they need and deserve."

Supply and manufacturing problems

The British Menopause Society (BMS) said some of the supply problems were down to manufacturing shortages, while others were related to supply issues.

On 9 August 2019, it listed products which it said were currently unavailable. These included:

·Evorel patches (Janssen - estradiol) most of which could remain out of stock until the autumn. It said the manufacturer had indicated that shortages were caused by an unusual increase in demand.
·Mylan was experiencing shortages of Elleste Solo: 2mg oestradiol; Elleste Duet 1mg oestradiol + 1mg norethisterone acetate; Elleste Duet Conti 2mg oestradiol + 1mg norethisterone; Femoston 1mg oestradiol + 10mg dydrogesterone; Zumenon 1mg oestradiol and 2mg oestradiol; Elleste Solo MX patches 40mcg transdermal oestradiol; Elleste Solo MX patches 80mcg transdermal oestradiol
·Estraderm MX 50 (Novartis) patches (pack of 8) were available but in short supply.
Logged

jaycee

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 698
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #68 on: August 21, 2019, 10:42:38 PM »

I have read tonight on mumsnet that someone at a private hospital has told someone tht it is the Home office that is restricting HRT and told KIM whoever they are not to let so much out
Logged

Saffy

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 140
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #69 on: August 21, 2019, 11:55:16 PM »

Didn't notice this thread! I posted about it here:

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43817.msg722120.html#msg722120

"It gets worse  >:(. For those of you not on Twitter:

From Dr Anne Henderson:
I have just been advised by our Pharmacy Team at KIMS that there is now an @DHSCgovuk embargo on ordering #HRT patches and supplies are being severely restricted to only 10% of previous orders. I have never come across such an utterly disgraceful situation. Truly unbelievable!"

and

"Further update from Dr Anne Henderson:

I have been in touch with @Novartis who manufacture one of the leading brands of #HRT patch and I understand that they have adequate supplies of the products but the “middle men” in the equation - let me guess who they are! @DHSCgovuk - are restricting distribution."
Logged

pepperminty

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1373
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #70 on: August 22, 2019, 06:05:58 AM »

Didn't notice this thread! I posted about it here:

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43817.msg722120.html#msg722120

"It gets worse  >:(. For those of you not on Twitter:

From Dr Anne Henderson:
I have just been advised by our Pharmacy Team at KIMS that there is now an @DHSCgovuk embargo on ordering #HRT patches and supplies are being severely restricted to only 10% of previous orders. I have never come across such an utterly disgraceful situation. Truly unbelievable!"

and

"Further update from Dr Anne Henderson:

I have been in touch with @Novartis who manufacture one of the leading brands of #HRT patch and I understand that they have adequate supplies of the products but the “middle men” in the equation - let me guess who they are! @DHSCgovuk - are restricting distribution."


Disgraceful indeed- if it were men it wouldn't happen - why aren't the goverment doing something? How long will his last? What will happen 6 months down the line?

PMX
Logged

Sparrow

  • Guest
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #71 on: August 22, 2019, 06:20:14 AM »

I hate to say it but perhaps this is 'stockpiling', as with other products, due to you know what!!

I'm not going to say the word.  ::)
Logged

Hurdity

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 14076
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #72 on: August 22, 2019, 07:27:00 AM »

Well finally has happened again to me and with a product not on the current shortages list.

I use Estradot 75 mcg ( cut down) and was only given 1 pack instead of 3 when I renewed the other day. They said they could only release one pack at a time and would continue to order it - and for me to ring again in a month. This did happen (nothing to do with Brexit or refromulation of other brands having a knock-on effect) a few years ago with Estradot 50 and continued for several months but until very recently have had no problem.

Really don't like that violent cat image!

Hurdity x
Logged

jaycee

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 698
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #73 on: August 22, 2019, 10:01:32 AM »

What is KIMS? sorry no idea ?in regard to the HRT problem
Logged

Joaniepat

  • Member
  • *
  • Posts: 1792
Re: HRT supply issues update on all Products see link
« Reply #74 on: August 22, 2019, 11:50:09 AM »

What is KIMS? sorry no idea ?in regard to the HRT problem
It's a hospital, NHS & private. I imagine Dr Henderson works there. KIMS stands for Kent Institute of Medicine and Surgery.

JP x
Logged
Pages: 1 ... 3 4 [5] 6 7 ... 36