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Search Results : Vaginal atrophy (Estradiol - Vaginal atrophy)
Records returned : 10 (on 29 May 2025 at 11:12:39).
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NFD1
Non formulary
NFD2
Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.
CD
Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply
R
Restrictions apply

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Un
Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.
NHSE
Treatment commissioned by NHS England
CDF
Cancer Drugs Fund
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
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Red
Specialist ONLY drugs - treatment initiated and continued by specialist clinicians
Amber
Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care under a formal shared care agreement
Green
GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.
Green (see narrative)
GPs (or non-medical prescribers in primary care) are able to take full responsibility for initiation and continuation of prescribing.
Please refer to the narrative on the Drug Profile page where additional information may be conveyed as to the place in therapy or restrictions for use that have been locally agreed.
Non Formulary
Not recommended for use in any health setting across the Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System
Blue
Prescribing initiated and stabilised by specialist but has potential to transfer to primary care WITHOUT a formal shared care agreement. Please note that in some circumstances a specialist may recommend that prescribing can be started in primary care.
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See narrative - may be applied in instances where a traffic light status has not yet been agreed but an entry to the formulary has been made to clarify interim arrangements.
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Green
Formulations :
- Vaginal tablets
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Important
Prescribe 10mcg vaginal tablets generically
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Green
Formulations :
- Vaginal ring
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Green
Formulations :
- Vaginal cream
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Important
Estriol vaginal cream 0.1%
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Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Vaginal gel
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Important
Estriol (Blissel) vaginal gel is reserved for women who do not tolerate estriol vaginal cream or estradiol pessaries
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SPC
R
Indication :
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Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Vaginal cream
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Important
Estriol vaginal cream 0.01% is non-formulary
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Indication :
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Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Vaginal tablets
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Important
Estriol 500mcg vaginal tablets are non-formulary.
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Indication :
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Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Pessaries
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Important
Estriol pessaries (Imvaggis) are non-formulary.
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Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Tablets
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Initiation in primary care following specialist recommendation. Reserve for severe dryness or when other treatments are ineffective / contraindicated.
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SPC
R
Indication :
Status :
Blue
Formulations :
- Pessaries
Restrictions / Comments:
Important
Initiation on specialist recommendation only. For severe dryness where other treatments are ineffective / contraindicated.
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