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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Marsha11 on November 28, 2023, 10:43:33 PM

Title: Estradot Supplies
Post by: Marsha11 on November 28, 2023, 10:43:33 PM

Does anyone know why there is a shortage of Estradot, my pharmacy can’t currently order it and I will run out in a couple of weeks  :-\

Title: Re: Estradot Supplies
Post by: sheila99 on November 29, 2023, 10:01:15 AM

https://thebms.org.uk/news/british-menopause-society-update-on-hrt-supply/
It says they're expecting supplies at the end of Nov

Title: Re: Estradot Supplies
Post by: Marsha11 on November 30, 2023, 10:12:46 AM

Except the Estradot 50mg  :'( Thank you for the link though, much appreciated 👍

Title: Re: Estradot Supplies
Post by: SarahT on November 30, 2023, 11:09:46 AM

Marsha if estradot 25s are available in your area, ask your drs if they will change your prescription to request 2x 25 patches and wear to 25s at once.

My surgery has done this in the past, and I wear all sorts of different patches to make up the dose I am on (125) . The daily  dose released on 2 x 25 patches is the same as one 50 patch.

Worth  asking until supplies are back properly.

Title: Re: Estradot Supplies
Post by: Marsha11 on November 30, 2023, 08:59:21 PM

Thanks Sarah T, I can see 75mg is in stock so could even cut off a 3rd if I get desperate or if 25mg stock returns, as you say, I can put two on  :)

Title: Re: Estradot Supplies
Post by: Marsha11 on January 30, 2024, 08:14:22 PM

Ok so theBMS.Org.uk have pulled their stock update on HRT Supplies, particularly the Estradot. Any ideas where else we can see stock updates?