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UK Health Dept Extends Estradot Shortage Protocol Until 2027

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 3:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Department of Health (UK) implemented a Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot patches until 8 January 2027.
Dr Ursula Mason, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland, warned HRT substitution can cause patient anxiety.
Mason advised patients to contact their GP if a new HRT formulation fails to manage symptoms or causes side effects.
FemSeven Conti patches also face a recent supply disruption across the United Kingdom.

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Department of Health (UK) implemented a Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot patches until 8 January 2027.
Dr Ursula Mason, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland, warned HRT substitution can cause patient anxiety.
Mason advised patients to contact their GP if a new HRT formulation fails to manage symptoms or causes side effects.
FemSeven Conti patches also face a recent supply disruption across the United Kingdom.