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[Katejo]

I'm having trouble getting Estradot or Evorel. I tried an independent pharmacy today who said supplies of both are “sporadic”. Estraderm gives me a rash.

Wilks - have you tried online pharmacies? They will accept a prescription at usual costs.

Yes I have just got a further 12 weeks supply of Evorel Conti this way. They only allow 3 boxes of 8 patches at a time.

[AndieKC]

Hi Ladies
I see that many of you are worried about the HRT shortages so just thought I'd share this, hope it will benefit someone...

The Independent Pharmacy (a proper reputable and regulated online pharmacy) still had my HRT available to buy privately through their website (£36 or so for 3 months supply) but when I checked the same product as NHS prescription on the same website, it was not available.

I was desperate in the past so I paid for my HRT to get it so now I have a reserve, it's peace of mind

Good luck ! Xx

[Rose B]

Thanks for the link on alternatives Hurdity, which Ive just looked at.  I am on Evorel 125mcg (100 & 25 patches)patch  See alternative using gel is "If taking Evorel 100: Oestrogel 4 measures a day (2 am and 2 pm) would give an equivalent" Is that really suggesting I'd need to get up at 2am to apply gel   

Have just requested my usual 2 month supply. Not sure what I will be able to get.  Fortunately, I have been able to stock up a bit using Independent Pharmacy for Evorel 25, and a couple of friends who manged to get me some Estraderm in Majorca (but was told there is a shortage there too)  and Seville, while on their holidays.

Have also requested Tostran, but have just read thats short now as as well...............

[Rose B]

Found this info on testosterone dosage for women, on Chelsea and Westminster menopause website. Thought it might be helpful for anyone needing to switch from tostran to testogel

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/services/womens-health-services/gynaecology-services/menopause-and-pms-clinics/special-notices

hope its the right place to post it

[Hurdity]

Thanks for the link on alternatives Hurdity, which Ive just looked at.  I am on Evorel 125mcg (100 & 25 patches)patch  See alternative using gel is "If taking Evorel 100: Oestrogel 4 measures a day (2 am and 2 pm) would give an equivalent" Is that really suggesting I'd need to get up at 2am to apply gel   

Have just requested my usual 2 month supply. Not sure what I will be able to get.  Fortunately, I have been able to stock up a bit using Independent Pharmacy for Evorel 25, and a couple of friends who manged to get me some Estraderm in Majorca (but was told there is a shortage there too)  and Seville, while on their holidays.

Have also requested Tostran, but have just read thats short now as as well...............

Haha! Yes it's very misleading. Had a look at the link in more detail and what they mean is 2 pumps in the morning and 2 pumps in the afternoon/evening. If they had written the word "pump" it would not have been ambiguous! Can you imagine getting up 2 am to apply gel 

Hurdity x

[Hurdity]

Found this info on testosterone dosage for women, on Chelsea and Westminster menopause website. Thought it might be helpful for anyone needing to switch from tostran to testogel

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/services/womens-health-services/gynaecology-services/menopause-and-pms-clinics/special-notices

hope its the right place to post it

Hi again Rose B - thanks! It's not actually the right place as this is the thread about HRT shortages from pharmas etc but it's very helpful so here is the thread about T dosages etc - perhaps you could also post your link there? I'll bump it!
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,39588.0.html

Hurdity x

[Katejo]

Hi Ladies
I see that many of you are worried about the HRT shortages so just thought I'd share this, hope it will benefit someone...

The Independent Pharmacy (a proper reputable and regulated online pharmacy) still had my HRT available to buy privately through their website (£36 or so for 3 months supply) but when I checked the same product as NHS prescription on the same website, it was not available.

I was desperate in the past so I paid for my HRT to get it so now I have a reserve, it's peace of mind

Good luck ! Xx

I have only just got an order from the same pharmacy with an NHS prescription. It was for Evorel  conti patches. There is a limit of 3 boxes of 8 so a 12 week supply.

[Kimberly]

Hello everyone, my GP has just prescribed a replacement for my Estradot 75mg which I have been having for some time now and suits me really well but is out of stock as you probably all know.  She has prescribed Elleste Solo 80mg patchers.   Anyone any experience of this?
Thank you

[Grumpymum]

I think I'm being dense! Easy with meno brain! I read Hurdity's link as saying that if you are on Everol patches to change to Estradot patches. But I am on Estradot patches and can't get them. Am I missing something?! Has anyone seen an up to date list I.e. end of November as to what is available so I can have an informed discussion with my g.p. Which I think I'm going to have to have. I've tried loads of different types of HRT and methods and Estradot patches are the only ones I can tolerate.

[Hurdity]

No not dense - it is all very confusing. I think the point is that Evorel has definitely been discontinued for a short while so that once the boxes left in the supply chain have run out there will be no more until whatever date they have given ( could be Feb 2020 or maybe later?). This is presumably why the detailed info was given by BMS on what to switch to from Evorel (in that link). Strictly speaking Estradot is still being manufactured so is available and therefore any shortages (as listed in the September update from BMS) maybe because of transfer to this brand by women from other brands (like Evorel) or being held up somewhere in the supply chain.  The BMS info gives shrotage until second week of Dec - presumably they are increasing production as a result of increased demand? Do ask your pharmacy or wherever to ring round for you as you may well be able to get hold of it from somewhere?  Confusing? Yes! 

Hurdity x

[Grumpymum]

Thanks Hurdity for clarifying that. I emailed Novartis earlier and will show it to the pharmacist.

[Taz2]

No not dense - it is all very confusing. I think the point is that Evorel has definitely been discontinued for a short while so that once the boxes left in the supply chain have run out there will be no more until whatever date they have given ( could be Feb 2020 or maybe later?).

Hurdity x

My pharmacist found out for me yesterday that Evorel won't be back until June 2020 

Taz x

[Hurdity]

That's interesting Taz and also very disappointing - that is later than the info given by Janssen on the link I posted a little up thread (maybe over the page?) where they said:

"Theramex has been working with suppliers to shorten the manufacturing timelines, and accelerate supply to bring the product back to market earlier than originally planned. They currently anticipate the product range will be back in stock from February 2020 onwards. In the interim, we still expect product shortages, but are working with Theramex to make Evorel accessible to patients as quickly as possible."

https://www.janssen.com/uk/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt-shortages-uk (as at 13th November).

However - that info says from Feb 2020 so maybe they are just trying to get people's hopes up and maybe it's only one of the products, and maybe realistically they think it will be later as your pharmacist has found? Who knows eh?! What are you using or planning to use or have you got enough to last....?

Hurdity x

[Annie0710]

My pharmacist can't get Tostran now x

[Zara69]

Tesco pharmacy just phoned me having spoken to the supplier who spoke to manufacturers - confirmed no Evorel Sequi until June 2020