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Author Topic: Shortage of Vagifem  (Read 1329 times)

Mouse60

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Shortage of Vagifem
« on: October 29, 2024, 10:56:04 PM »

Hi!
I’m in Wales. Been told my pharmacy can’t get Vagifem currently. I have two weeks supply left. Is this a nationwide problem?
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CLKD

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2024, 09:51:24 AM »

Morning.  Wales has different regulations  ::) mayB look on Lloyds and Boots web-sites to see what the general consensus is.  U can then either order on line or have a day out, shopping  ::)

Let us know.
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jaypo

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2024, 11:27:27 AM »

They want everyone to change to the cheaper vagirux,they say it's the same but myself and some  other ladies on here,couldn't tolerate it
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Tinkerbell

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2024, 03:13:59 PM »

I managed to get my two boxes this week but am in England.

Jaypo- yes I didn't get on with the generic ones either.
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CLKD

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2024, 03:26:21 PM »

Do fill in the Yellow Card option to report side effects.
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Dierdre

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2024, 04:24:32 PM »

I managed to get my two boxes this week but am in England.

Jaypo- yes I didn't get on with the generic ones either.

I can't use Vagirux either, it literally burns the spot inside where it's placed and I have to remove it. It must be the coating. I specifically asked for the doctor to prescribe Vagifem now not Estradiol and the chemist don't give me any alternative generic option.
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Ayesha

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2024, 04:31:41 PM »

I haven't seen any reports of Vagifem being in short supply. Last time was in 2022.
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Nas

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2024, 08:23:59 PM »

Are GINA and Vagifem identical?
I only ask because ZAVA are charging £45 for vagifem and £30 for Gina?  ???
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Ayesha

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Re: Shortage of Vagifem
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2024, 09:01:44 PM »

Yes, they are the same product.
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