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PAD Profile : Estradiol - Vaginal atrophy

Keywords :
vaginal dryness, vaginal oestrogen, oestrogen deficiency, post menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, menopause, estradiol vaginal tablets, estradiol pessaries, atrophic vaginitis, oestradiol pessaries

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Green
Important
Formulations :
  • Pessaries
  • Vaginal tablets
Important Information :
Prescribe 10mcg pessaries generically
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :

APC August 2023 agreed to the generic prescribing of estradiol 10mcg vaginal tablets / pessaries.

Patients receiving the brands (Vagirux, Vagifem, Gina) can be switched to a generic prescription.

Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Green
Formulations :
  • Vaginal ring
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

No committee recommendations returned.

Associated BNF Codes

07. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
07.02.01. Preparations for vaginal and vulval changes
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