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New Zealand Women Demand Answers on Estradot Patch Failures

10/30/2025

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Story summary

Women in New Zealand report Estradot oestrogen patches are failing to control perimenopause symptoms.
Dr. Linda Dear, a menopause specialist, criticized Sandoz for blaming user error and called for independent testing.
Medsafe has received 149 complaints but found insufficient evidence for a recall.
Many women feel dismissed by health authorities and worry about costs, since two funded patches remain.
Women are urged to continue reporting issues to Medsafe and Sandoz.

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Story summary

Women in New Zealand report Estradot oestrogen patches are failing to control perimenopause symptoms.
Dr. Linda Dear, a menopause specialist, criticized Sandoz for blaming user error and called for independent testing.
Medsafe has received 149 complaints but found insufficient evidence for a recall.
Many women feel dismissed by health authorities and worry about costs, since two funded patches remain.
Women are urged to continue reporting issues to Medsafe and Sandoz.