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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: shrosphirelass on August 28, 2019, 10:18:57 AM

Title: Alert from GP's re shortage of HRT
Post by: shrosphirelass on August 28, 2019, 10:18:57 AM
I've just had a text from GP advising of National shortages of HRT and suggesting I make an appointment to discuss possible alternatives. Was also advised to make sure to make the appointment well before my prescription ran out.

Thanks to this forum I had already put in my prescription in advance and was able to get 6 months, albeit by travelling a bit.

At least the GP's are reacting, interesting to know what they would suggest though.
Title: Re: Alert from GP's re shortage of HRT
Post by: Hurdity on August 28, 2019, 07:22:35 PM
That's amazing that you got 6 months worth - I only got 1!!!

Also really great that your GP contacted you - I've had no such contact from my practice!

Nice to have some good news!

Hurdity x
Title: Re: Alert from GP's re shortage of HRT
Post by: Katejo on August 28, 2019, 08:26:09 PM
That's amazing that you got 6 months worth - I only got 1!!!

Also really great that your GP contacted you - I've had no such contact from my practice!

Nice to have some good news!

Hurdity x
My practice allowed me 3 .months worth.
Title: Re: Alert from GP's re shortage of HRT
Post by: Padine on August 29, 2019, 01:15:26 AM
I couldn't get my prescription filled a month ago and chemist said it was because the makers had scrapped the last batch due to a tiny defect with it. I asked him about a shortage and he said no shortage, HRT suppliers have to be ultra cautious and if there even was a tiny misshapen pill, the whole batch of 10,000 pills would be scrapped.
At the time I thought that was an acceptable reason but I don't think so anymore.
       Padine xx
Title: Re: Alert from GP's re shortage of HRT
Post by: Rosie63 on August 29, 2019, 07:36:36 AM
I'm impressed with your GP surgery Shrosphirelass, being so proactive with this 😊 Well done on getting a 6 months prescription.  You must be very relieved !

Rosie63