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DH’s HRT taskforce to disband as pharmacists report persistent supply issues

01 Sep 2022

• By Eliza Loukou

A government taskforce dedicated to easing the supply of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs is set to be disbanded, despite reports from pharmacists and menopause campaigners that some products are still difficult to come by.

HRT shortages — Access to products such as Oestrogel gel have seen “a very substantial increase”, the DH said

DH’s HRT taskforce to disband as pharmacists report persistent supply issues

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