GGC Medicines: Oestrogens and HRT

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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP

The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist

Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines

6.4.1. Female sex hormones

6.4.1.1. Oestrogens and HRT

Preferred List

ELLESTE SOLO

Prescribing Notes:

Contains estradiol 1mg.

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ELLESTE - DUET

Prescribing Notes:

Available as estradiol 1mg or 2mg with norethisterone 1mg.

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ELLESTE-DUET CONTI

Prescribing Notes:

Estradiol and norethisterone acetate.

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EVOREL

Prescribing Notes:

Transdermal patch containing estradiol. Available in 25, 50, 75 and 100 micrograms/24hour strengths.

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EVOREL CONTI

Prescribing Notes:

Estradiol and norethisterone acetate.

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EVOREL SEQUI

Prescribing Notes:

Combination of Evorel® 50 patches (containing estradiol) and Evorel® Conti patches (estradiol and norethisterone acetate).

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FEMOSTON

Prescribing Notes:

Available as 1/10 and 2/10 strengths. Contains estradiol and dydrogesterone.

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FEMOSTON CONTI

Prescribing Notes:

Estradiol and dydrogesterone.

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KLIOVANCE

Prescribing Notes:

Estradiol and norethisterone acetate.

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ESTRADIOL (LENZETTO) (TRANSDERMAL SPRAY)

Prescribing Notes:

This formulation contains 1.53mg/spray of estradiol.

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TIBOLONE

Prescribing Notes:

Used for the short-term treatment of symptoms of oestrogen deficiency, tibolone is not suitable for use in the pre-menopausal stage or within 12 months of the last menstrual period (unless being treated with gonadotrophin releasing hormone analogues).

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Total Formulary

ESTRADIOL WITH MICRONISED PROGESTERONE (BIJUVE) (capsules)

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ESTRADIOL (ESTRADOT) (PATCH)

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ESTRADIOL (OESTROGEL) (GEL)

Restrictions:

Restricted to patients who fail to tolerate oral or patch preparations.

Prescribing Notes:

Strength: 0.06%

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