Increasing numbers travelling to Northern Ireland in search of HRT medicines due to shortages

There is a shortage of some types of HRT medication, used to treat some symptoms of menopause. File picture

Pharmacies in Northern Ireland have seen “ a spike” in the number of women crossing the border in search of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications as shortages continue in Ireland.

There is a shortage of some types of HRT medication, used to treat some symptoms of menopause, including the Evorel Conti and Evorel patches, as well as the Estradot patches. Many women have had to temporarily change the medication they are currently taking, which can cause side-effects, according to GPs.