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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: floraljo on November 22, 2022, 01:54:49 AM

Title: Hrt supply issues
Post by: floraljo on November 22, 2022, 01:54:49 AM

Hi,
I've been prescribed estradot 50 and Utrogestan; however no local pharmacies have these in stock. I'm desperate to start hrt as my mood is so low that I quit work last week. Please - can anyone advise on where I could try to get these? Thanks

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Dotty on November 22, 2022, 07:05:00 AM

I saw a message yesterday from someone who had contacted Besins about Utrogestan. They said there had been a supply issue but should be remedied this week.

You can have any 50 patch… Estradot, Evorel, Estraderm. Ring round lots of pharmacies. Look on the Boots prescription checker xx

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: floraljo on November 22, 2022, 08:25:29 AM

Thank you. I'm new to this so very grateful for the info x

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Dotty on November 22, 2022, 08:29:04 AM

No problem… just keep asking. There’s always someone to help here xx

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Gill67 on November 22, 2022, 11:29:14 AM

I'm having the same problem getting FemSeven patches. Going to ask GP today for an alternative.

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: discogirl on November 22, 2022, 11:41:09 AM

Quote from: Gill67 on November 22, 2022, 11:29:14 AM

I'm having the same problem getting FemSeven patches. Going to ask GP today for an alternative.

crikey as if we all dont have enough to deal with!!!

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Gill67 on November 22, 2022, 01:20:06 PM

I know, lol! Thankfully I have some oestrogel left to tide me over. I don't seem to do very well on it though, need more than the recommended dose to control my symptoms-menopause specialist wants me to try patches instead, hence the script for FemSeven. Not that bothered about having to have a different brand as I havent started FemSeven yet, but hope I don't get issues getting hold of whatever replacement GP prescribes. Seems pot luck!

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: discogirl on November 22, 2022, 03:42:05 PM

Quote from: Gill67 on November 22, 2022, 01:20:06 PM

I know, lol! Thankfully I have some oestrogel left to tide me over. I don't seem to do very well on it though, need more than the recommended dose to control my symptoms-menopause specialist wants me to try patches instead, hence the script for FemSeven. Not that bothered about having to have a different brand as I havent started FemSeven yet, but hope I don't get issues getting hold of whatever replacement GP prescribes. Seems pot luck!

I hope you manage to get hold of some; I'll keep my fingers crossed for you x

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Fedfan on November 25, 2022, 02:52:13 PM

I am having trouble getting hold of Utrogestan too. Been waiting for 2 weeks for chemist to get it. Just checked today with them and still not got it. I have 2 weeks supply left so hoping they get it in before I use that up otherwise will have to contact GP . Pharmacist said he had no idea when it would come in, can anyone tell me what an alternative to it is please. I am on oestrogel as well but have 3 months supply of that already.

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: floraljo on November 25, 2022, 04:28:58 PM

I had an email today from Oxford pharmacy online saying stock is back in.

Title: Re: Hrt supply issues
Post by: Fedfan on November 25, 2022, 07:27:52 PM

Oh Floraljo that's good news hopefully my pharmacy will text me next week then