Joint Formulary & PAD

Estradiol - Vaginal atrophy

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Vaginal tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Prescribe 10mcg vaginal tablets generically

APC August 2023 agreed to the generic prescribing of estradiol 10mcg vaginal tablets.

Patients receiving the brands (Vagirux, Vagifem, Gina) can be switched to a generic prescription.

 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Vaginal ring
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Estradiol
Indication :
Vaginal atrophy
Group Name :
Keywords :
vaginal dryness, vaginal oestrogen, oestrogen deficiency, post menopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, HRT, menopause, estradiol vaginal tablets, estradiol pessaries, atrophic vaginitis, oestradiol pessaries
Brand Names Include :
Vagirux, Vagifem, Gina, Estring
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Estradiol is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Vaginal atrophy.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands APC has agreed a traffic light status and place in therapy for the treatments of menopausal disorders in line with the CKS recommenations:

Menopause | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE