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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
7.2. Treatment of vaginal and vulval conditions
7.2.1. Preparations for vaginal and vulval changes
Preferred List
ESTRIOL (INTRAVAGINAL CREAM (0.1%))
Total Formulary
ESTRIOL (INTRAVAGINAL CREAM (0.01%))
Prescribing Notes:
The estriol concentration of estriol intravaginal cream is 0.01%. This preparation contains arachis (peanut) oil and is not suitable for patient with peanut allergy. This preparation also damages latex condoms.
OSPEMIFENE (SENSHIO) (tablets)
Restrictions:
Treatment of moderate to severe symptomatic vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) in post-menopausal women who are not candidates for local vaginal oestrogen therapy is restricted to intitiation by, or on advice of, a specialist.