Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment that many women rely on to relieve symptoms of the menopause. These can include hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, a reduced sex drive, vaginal dryness and even osteoporosis, a condition that weakens the bones. But alleviating the effects of female ageing comes at a price.
Until 1 April 2023, women had to pay a standard prescription charge – £9.65 – to access HRT. The length of this prescription was very much dependent on the whims of the doctor or prescriber, meaning that some women might have had to pay this charge several times a year.
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