Joint Formulary & PAD

St Johns Wort - Menopausal disorders

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Status 1

Non Formulary
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PAD Profile

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St Johns Wort
Indication :
Menopausal disorders
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Keywords :
Menopause, hot sweats, mood swings, anxiety, weight gain, oral tablet, menopausal symptoms
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that St Johns Wort is used to treat.

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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee updated their recommendations in line with NICE guidance NG23 Menopause diagnosis and management in May 2020.

St Johns Wort is not recommended for menopausal symptoms and a NON FORMULARY traffic light status has been agreed. Please refer to the Menopause -NG23 briefing paper attached below for further information (Page 14).