Women's health

Focus on female concerns and supporting the health of women of all ages.

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Women's health

Javid: New tsar will tackle HRT drug shortages

New role will be modelled on Covid vaccine taskforce chair, says health secretary.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch

Some pharmacists have criticised a proposal to reclassify the drug for overactive bladder in women.

2 Min Article

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Women's health

Hampshire MP says HRT has run out 'completely' in constituency

Caroline Nokes MP says local pharmacies have run out of HRT gel.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Boots reduces EHC costs dramatically after long-running campaign

Boots slashes price for generic levonorgestrel from £15.99 to £10.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

MHRA launches a proposal on reclassifying the HRT vaginal tablet Gina 10.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Women across UK failing to get menopause support at work, study shows

Over one million women said they are struggling in the workplace because of symptoms.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Government pledges to reduce cost of repeat HRT prescriptions

Government says women could save up to £200 but RPS warns move does not go far enough.

1 Min Article

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Sexual health

Pushing the on switch

Anna Maxwell, who wrote the manual for OTC switching, says pharmacy sales of oral contraception have been in the plan for 30 years, and there's more to come

8 Min Article

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Women's health

Labour MP campaigns to end HRT prescription charges

Carolyn Harris hopes her bill will help change the law on HRT prescriptions.

1 Min Article

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Women's health

Pharmacy contraception pilot launches in 7 NHS regions

Pilot offers ongoing access to oral contraception from pharmacies in some PCNs.

1 Min Article

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