Joint Formulary & PAD

Estradiol - Vaginal atrophy

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Vaginal tablets
Associated Icons :
SPC
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 :
SPC
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

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

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.