Hi Grumpymum, the following info is on the British Menopause society website as at 28th September:-
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Novartis pharmaceuticals – Estradot patchesEstradot estradiol 25 / 37.5 / 50 / 75 / 100 micrograms. Available – No supply shortagesNovartis have provided the following information regarding Estradot supplies:
‘Due to global supply issues on generic HRT variants; Novartis is not able to backfill the generic shortages with Estradot, as the demand now being placed on the brand is beyond Novartis’ supply capacity. Novartis are working with the plant to increase supply but this cannot be achieved in the short term.
Novartis are supplying as much stock as possible into their two Wholesaler’s AAH & Alliance, which is above the normal expected demand for the brand.
Novartis are unable to accept direct supply orders at this time as all stock available is being supplied to the two wholesalers.’
All Estradot stock is being distributed through AAH & Alliance, please ask your pharmacist to contact their preferred wholesaler to source a supply. Please call Novartis Customer Care on 08457 419 442 or e-mail
[email protected] if you need any further assistance."
This seems to say its in stock but there are still shortages so not very clear really!!