Oestradiol (Estradot) patches: Supply issue
Global supply issues with oestrogen patches continue to affect our patients. Supplies of all oestradiol patches are severely limited, with availability varying across the country. As a result, some individuals may experience difficulty obtaining oestradiol patches.
Please take a moment to complete a survey for HRT/MHT users in Aotearoa on how this shortage is impacting quality of life. Additionally, you can access a petition urging Pharmac to fund more options for the safest form of oestrogen.
Unfortunately, this supply challenge is expected to persist throughout 2024 and likely into 2025.
During this period, Pharmac has taken several steps:
Please take a moment to complete a survey for HRT/MHT users in Aotearoa on how this shortage is impacting quality of life. Additionally, you can access a petition urging Pharmac to fund more options for the safest form of oestrogen.
Unfortunately, this supply challenge is expected to persist throughout 2024 and likely into 2025.
During this period, Pharmac has taken several steps:
- Funding a variety of alternative patch brands to ensure continued supply in New Zealand.
- Exploring the possibility of securing and funding other presentations or products.
- Requesting suppliers and wholesalers to limit the distribution of patches to ensure fair allocation of limited stock.
- Assisting suppliers to expedite delivery of stock into New Zealand and to wholesalers.