There has been an increase in women using hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms and suppliers have been struggling to keep up with demand
Women are now reportedly sharing their prescriptions, with some said to be made suicidal by the debilitating menopause symptoms they suffer without the medication.Ms Caulfield added that she has held meetings with trade associations that deal with HRT suppliers.
"They're confident they'll get supplies back to the demand levels that we need but we don't want to leave any stone unturned so we're bringing in a lead on HRT supply so if there's anything the government can do to help suppliers we're in a position to do so," she said. She added that while the demand for HRT has risen recently, the COVID pandemic has made some ingredients difficult to source and there have been challenges around the world, not just in the UK.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerMs Caulfield did say the government is looking at restricting the number of prescriptions that can be issued but it is"not top of our priority list" and they want women to feel confident in approaching GPs about HRT.
"It's so important this is sorted for women going through the menopause and that's why it's a priority for us," she added.
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