07/20/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/20/2022 02:55
A consultation document which summarises the proposal on the prescription only (POM) to pharmacy (P) reclassification of Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets containing estradiol hemihydrate for the treatment of vaginal atrophy due to oestrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women aged 50 years and above, who have not had a period for at least 1 year, was posted on the GOV.UK website on 2 February. The deadline for comments was 23 February 2022.
Public consultation on a set of proposals to make Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets (Estradiol) available from pharmacies.
This consultation ran from
midday on 2 February 2022 to midday on 23 February 2022
Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets are used for the treatment of vaginal atrophy due to oestrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women aged 50 years and above, who have not had a period for at least 1 year and are currently licensed as a prescription only medicine. We propose to make it available in pharmacies.
Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets contain estradiol, which is a female hormone. They are a form of low dose local hormone replacement therapy. Inserted into the vagina they act locally in the vagina. Locally acting medicines containing estradiol will still be available on prescription from GPs.
Women will have a choice in where they obtain supply of this medicine from, either on prescription or from pharmacies and may opt to switch between methods of supply.
We consider that this product may be available as a Pharmacy (P) medicine.
The Commission on Human Medicines has advised that this product can be available as a Pharmacy (P) medicine.
Please use this form to tell us your views.
The deadline for comments is 23 February 2022.
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Request an accessible format.Responses to consultation published.
First published.