Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.
BBC News reports that two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.
This health story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include HRT, Estradot and FemSeven Conti.
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- HRT, Estradot, FemSeven Conti, Department of Health
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