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Can you really buy HRT patches over the counter in Spain?

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 12:16

WRT to recent shortage

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 13:52

Bump

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JinglingHellsBells · 12/08/2019 15:27

There arent going to be many people doing this so might be a while before anyone replies.

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 17:11

I know but I can hope - DH's cousin is there right now so I can ask her to try - I just don't want to embarrass her

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MadamBatty · 12/08/2019 18:16

Yep I’ve bought patches & gel over the counter in Spain. I’ve found that the pharmacy often doesn’t have much stock but can order in for collection the following morning

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 18:32

Thanks - I am asking her to get me 2/3 months so I have a buffer

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MadamBatty · 12/08/2019 18:36

My memory is that they’re cheap about €5 each. I’d get 6 months.

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 19:28

Eek I have 8 a month!

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Abraid2 · 12/08/2019 19:30

What about France? Does anyone have experience with getting them from here?

MadamBatty · 12/08/2019 19:32

Sorry I meant €5 for a box of 8. So €5 a month

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KatyMac · 12/08/2019 20:46

Oh gosh, Madame Batty, that's better!!

Thank you

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KatyMac · 16/08/2019 18:29

My friend in Spain can only get ' Estalis' but it has the wrong proportions and needs refridgerating!

So we wont be getting that

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AutumnCrow · 18/08/2019 19:44

What sort are you on here, Katy?

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KatyMac · 18/08/2019 20:40

Evoral conti & I can't imagine doing without them

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AutumnCrow · 19/08/2019 13:26

The Estralis Continuous 50/140 is pretty similar. Same oestrogen, slightly less progesterone. (Evorel Conti is 50/170, usually, I believe.) The Estralis
leaflet says keep in a cool place out of sunlight - don't put on windowsills etc.

Alternatively I just ordered 12 weeks of Evorel patches from White Pharmacy online for £37.95 - although I'm waiting to find out if they actually have them in stock. (That's 24 patches.) Fingers crossed.

AutumnCrow · 19/08/2019 13:27

That's ^^ to @KatyMac

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KatyMac · 20/08/2019 07:32

Thanks @autumncrow I wonder why the pharmacy were muttering about ice packs and fridges - my cousin is a native Spanish speaker....so it isn't misunderstanding

@Sailingninja I'd rather keep this thread about HRT in menopause....you can move your post anywhere you like tho' Grin

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peartree129 · 01/10/2019 19:24

Hi,
Does anyone know the equivalent name for Evorel Conti patches in Spain. My friend is able to but some over the counter but not sure if Evopad estradiol hemihidrato is the same patch.

stevensoncl · 17/10/2019 12:59

Hi Katy. I've lived in Spain since 2011 save for 2018-2019 when I was staying in Scotland. Anyhow, i was put on Evorel Conti in Scotland and they do not have an equivalent patch here in Spain. Trust me, ive been to 3 pharmacies and the last one the guy brought out the big book to show me. The manufacturer is Janssen and what my gynocoligist, the pharmacy and i have settled on is to buy the Janssen patch called Evopad (50) combined with pills of norethisterone acetate. The Evopad in Spain only contains the estradiol whereas in the UK the Evorel also contains the norethisterone acetate. The latter by pill is 10 mg compared to the patch being 11.2 so it's almost the same. It's the best alternative and I'm happy with it. If you want any, just write me and I'll be happy to send them! Cheers, Cindy

stevensoncl · 17/10/2019 13:03

Hi there. I've lived in Spain since 2011 save for 2018-2019 when I was staying in Scotland. Anyhow, i was put on Evorel Conti in Scotland and they do not have an equivalent patch here in Spain. Trust me, ive been to 3 pharmacies and the last one the guy brought out the big book to show me. The manufacturer is Janssen and what my gynocoligist, the pharmacy and i have settled on is to buy the Janssen patch called Evopad (50) combined with pills of norethisterone acetate. The Evopad in Spain only contains the estradiol whereas in the UK the Evorel also contains the norethisterone acetate. The latter by pill is 10 mg compared to the patch being 11.2 so it's almost the same. It's the best alternative and I'm happy with it. If you want any, just write me and I'll be happy to send them! Cheers, Cindy

HeartZone · 17/10/2019 22:48

Thanks stevens for the info

stevensoncl · 18/10/2019 00:04

You're welcome! Sorry about my typos :) Meant to write *gynaecologist.

allyballybee1968 · 29/10/2019 19:52

Hi Cindy
Are you able to send any patches to the uk to us who are in desperate need?
Ally

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