Women warned not to swap HRT drugs amid supply issues

Women are being urged not to swap menopause medicines amid a shortage of a certain type of hormone replacement therapy (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Women are being urged not to swap menopause medicines amid a shortage of a certain type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

The British Menopause Society said it is important for women to understand that there are alternatives to the type of drug which is in short supply.