New proposals to reclassify the first HRT product for self-care (Gina 10), formally known as Vagifem, microgram vaginal tablets would mean that women in the UK could access a menopausal treatment over the counter at a pharmacy, without requiring a prescription for the first time. This is the MHRA’s first reclassification consultation for a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) product locally applied in the vagina. This product is inserted into the vagina and not taken orally. Millions of women in the UK go through the menopause every year, with the majority experiencing some symptoms that can be …
