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HRT prepayment for prescriptions has arrived
WaityWTF · 01/04/2023 03:42
Just seen this and it’s pretty awesome.
A prepay certificate for HRT prescriptions bringing the annual cost down to under £20
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/01/government-slashes-cost-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescriptions-in-england
This is so good. I hadn’t thought about it because I have a full prepay to cover other prescriptions, but it took lots of trying to figure out the right treatments for my HRT and it must have been a big barrier for loads of women.
A hidden cost. But hooray for this to reduce that problem.
Government slashes cost of HRT prescriptions in England
Women prescribed menopause HRT treatment will save hundreds of pounds with £19.30 annual fee
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/apr/01/government-slashes-cost-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescriptions-in-england
nettie434 · 03/04/2023 01:22
I read one report which said the government estimated that there are 400,000 women who could benefit from the certificate. No wonder the website crashed when it first went live. Apparently it's working again now. The MP Carolyn Harris has done excellent work highlighting the lack of support for women who need HRT but this is also a good example of women MPs working together across political parties.
WaityWTF · 05/04/2023 03:56
RancidOldHag · 04/04/2023 15:07
It's also important that women tell each other about this.
Exemptions and prepayments aren't anywhere near as well known as they should be
There been barely any mention of it on social media that I’ve seen. I wonder if Davina has posted about it on Twitter.
off to have a look…
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