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Women's health

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

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At-home abortions made permanent in England and Wales

Women or people with a uterus up to nine weeks and six days pregnant will have access to medical abortion medication at home.

25 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland makes period history

Period history was made this week as Scotland became the first country to make menstruation products free for all.

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA announces ‘landmark’ POM to P switch for Gina 10mcg tablets

The product will be available following a consultation with a pharmacist.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT manufacturer to step up Oestrogel production with new site

New site in Belgium opening in the wake of 'unprecedented' growth in demand for HRT.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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HRT shortages: Government issues 10 more SSPs

Pharmacists given more powers to make substitutions – but calls for a longer term solution persist.

23 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches £99 perimenopause blood test service

Screening service will assess reproductive hormone levels as well as nutritional deficiencies and thyroid function.

12 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid meets pharmacists to discuss HRT shortages

Health secretary meets with sector representatives to address HRT supply problems.

06 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Javid: New tsar will tackle HRT drug shortages

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

25 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Mixed reaction to proposed oxybutynin POM to P switch

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

25 Apr 2022 , 2 Min Article

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

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

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug launches fertility test service

New service comprises an online consultation and personalised fertility test recommendations.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reduces EHC costs dramatically after long-running campaign

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

04 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Government proposes POM to P switch for HRT product

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

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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.

19 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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.

01 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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