HRT medication out of stock in Ireland due to 'increased global demand'

A spokeswoman for Novartis in Ireland said there have been intermittent global supply challenges for all HRT companies, 'driven by increased awareness of the benefits of HRT in menopause'. Picture: Jim Coughlan

The pharmaceutical company making two hormone replacement therapy/rl]u[ (HRT) products that have been out of stock in Ireland since February has blamed increased demand for the shortages.

The Estradot transdermal patches, in 37.5mcg size and 50mcg size, manufactured by Novartis, continue to be out of stock in Ireland.