Oestradiol patch use doubles in NZ – shortage causes stress

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Oestradiol patch use doubles in NZ – shortage causes stress

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Jojoa Burling
Estradot patches
Pharmac pharmaceuticals director Geraldine MacGibbon says international suppliers are experiencing ongoing challenges in meeting increasing demand for the patches [Image - Pharmac]
ONE STRENGTH of oestradiol patches has run out and stocks of most other strengths are running low, as use of the patches doubles in New Zealand. Is