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Women's health

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

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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

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Cervical Screening Awareness Week

In the UK, there are roughly 3,200 cervical cancer diagnoses every year. The NHS estimates that cervical screening prevents 75 per cent of cervical cancers, emphasising the importance of having regular checks.

19 Jun 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Category Insight: Women's Health

This month we discuss women’s health, specifically menstruation and the menopause.

30 Mar 2022

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Superdrug launches fertility test service

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

22 Mar 2022

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Tackling women's intimate health

Discover how pharmacy teams can help female patients with their intimate health with this learning module.

16 Mar 2022

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POM to P for HRT?

As it considers switching an HRT tablet from POM to P for the very first time, the MHRA is calling for people to express their views

03 Mar 2022

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Focusing on gynaecological health

March features many healthcare campaigns focusing on the female reproductive system.

01 Mar 2022

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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

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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

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Menopause support

This CPD module provides an overview of the menopause.

25 Jan 2022

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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

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