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Dr Samantha Newman: Hawke’s Bay GP on the ongoing HRT shortage impacting women
Manage episode 424191057 series 2098282
Kiwi women have been forced to shop around or ration their existing HRT supply amid an ongoing shortage.
A new survey has revealed insights from the women affected by the dwindling supply, and Pharmac has warned the situation is likely to continue into 2025.
Hawke’s Bay GP Dr Samantha Newman says pharmacies are unable to keep a steady supply going, as much of the medication is unfunded.
"The really big issue here in New Zealand is - there's no other option. So it's either patches or nothing that's funded."
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Manage episode 424191057 series 2098282
Kiwi women have been forced to shop around or ration their existing HRT supply amid an ongoing shortage.
A new survey has revealed insights from the women affected by the dwindling supply, and Pharmac has warned the situation is likely to continue into 2025.
Hawke’s Bay GP Dr Samantha Newman says pharmacies are unable to keep a steady supply going, as much of the medication is unfunded.
"The really big issue here in New Zealand is - there's no other option. So it's either patches or nothing that's funded."
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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