HRT must be free and accessible to combat menopausal symptoms: APPG

The need for further support was highlighted in a recent Call for Evidence which found a "serious inequality" in individuals accessing HRT products and with the variation and quality of menopause care. Despite the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approving purchasing of HRT products over the counter without needing a prescription, the APPG hearing found misconceptions around its usage still remain, which have meant access can be limiting. The limitations have meant that many women are still not being offered HRT by doctors or turn down treatment, according to...