Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Tinkerbell on July 09, 2020, 03:44:46 PM
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I got my new prescription this week, both different batch numbers and four so far have not clicked when using them. I don't normally get residue but i do now and my already sore bits are getting more stingy. I contacted chemist who weren't very helpful and told me to ring manufacturer, i did and have reported it and they are sending me a pre paid envelope to send them to them. I have also now got to get my GP to agree to more as chemist do not seem to want to give me a replacement.
Has anyone else ever had this problem, i have used Vagifem for over 4 years now.
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Hi Tinkerbell. I had only 1 that did jam but I know the generic of vagifem has caused all sorts of issues. Is it Vagifem or Juvafem?
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Didn't know there was a generic, it is Vagifem, but the applicator has a slighty different texture plastic too.
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Hummm...maybe try contacting the manufacturer to see if they may have changed the applicator? Hurdity might be able to help. Hopefully she will see your post.
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Hmm. I don't think we have the generic Yuvafem in the UK. Let us know how you get on Tinkerbell. Are you on Jane's vaginal atrophy Facebook group? It would be interesting to know if anyone there has got a "different" Vagifem.
JP x
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I thought that 'vagifem' was like a tampon and pushed inside :-\
'ovestin' have applicators and so far, no problems
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I thought that 'vagifem' was like a tampon and pushed inside :-\
'ovestin' have applicators and so far, no problems
No Vagifem has a long blue applicator.
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With a pellet inside the applicator?
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Yes with a tiny white pellet, you insert it then push the end ,that clicks and fires it out, except my dodgy batch isn't clicking and the residue is falling out :(
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You need to decant the pellet into a pea shooter ;-).
Is it possible to remove from the applicator and insert directly? On the end of a tampon if necessary?
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Pharmacy told me to contact manufacturer which i did, they are sending me a prepaid envelope so i can send them for them to look at, pharmacy don't seem to want to gie me a replacement box and just said i would need to put another prescription in.
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I agree, years ago the Yellow Card scheme was in place but I was never told about it.
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what is the batch number Tinkerbell? I picked up my new prescription yesterday.
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what is the batch number Tinkerbell? I picked up my new prescription yesterday.
I am about to collect a new prescription too so would like to know the number.
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I am not at home to look until later but i remember the expiry date was 8/22, my box of 9/22 are fine.
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My 2 new boxes are 9/22, on closer inspection i noticed Vagifem , Novo Noordisk and ridges imprinted on the top of the applictor, has that always been there? Never noticed before.
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My 2 new boxes are 9/22, on closer inspection i noticed Vagifem , Novo Noordisk and ridges imprinted on the top of the applictor, has that always been there? Never noticed before.
My current box is 07/22 and doesn't have this imprint.
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What a waste of money! The cost of the machinery to imprint this logo/branding on every applicator only to be taken out the box, inserted and thrown in the bin. Who is going to see it ;D
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What a waste of money! The cost of the machinery to imprint this logo/branding on every applicator only to be taken out the box, inserted and thrown in the bin. Who is going to see it ;D
Yes I agree. I am on my way to collect a new prescription which should include Vagifem. I will look and see if it has this imprint.
My new pack is from batch 09/22 but I can't see any embossing on the applicator.