Should menopause management differ between ethnic groups? Menopause management is not ‘one size fits all’ and effective treatment needs to be tailored to a woman’s individual needs.…
Oral HRT accepted for use across Scotland while availability remains limited in England Bijuve has been been approved for use across Scotland, but it is only available in some local formularies in England, owing to backlogs caused by COVID-19.…
Safety review launched into anti-epileptic medicine topiramate over fears of harm to unborn children The review was prompted by study results that showed there was a two- to four-fold increased risk of developmental disorders or learning difficulties in children exposed to topiramate before birth.…
Vaginal oestrogen therapy in breast cancer ‘may not be linked with recurrence’ The researchers say their results suggest that women with a history of breast cancer with severe genitourinary symptoms can take vaginal oestrogen without an increased risk of cancer recurrence.…
First HRT product in the UK to be made available without a prescription Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets will be available as a P medicine to women aged 50 years and above who have not had a period for at least one year.…
Miscarriage: causes, prevention and counselling Guidance on how pharmacists can provide women with practical advice and support during pregnancy and in the event of a miscarriage.…
Hormone replacement therapy shortages: will the government’s new approach work? There are severe shortages of several hormone replacement therapy products at the moment. Here, we examine whether the government is doing enough to rectify the problems.…
Register of pregnant patients taking acne drug isotretinoin under consideration by NHS Digital NHS Digital clinical lead Paul Brown told delegates at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress that other high-risk medicines are also being considered.…
Premature ovarian insufficiency: diagnosis and management Premature ovarian insufficiency (or failure, as it used to be known) affects around 1% of women aged under 40 years in the UK. Pharmacists should therefore understand its health consequences and be able to advise on the available treatment options.…
Pharmacists can limit some HRT supplies to three months, says government Serious shortage protocols have been issued for some hormone replacement therapy products, which will allow pharmacists to place three-month limits on prescriptions to mitigate supply issues.…
