Women to get one year’s supply of HRT for less than £20

A new scheme from the Department of Health and Social Care could reduce a woman’s HRT bill from over £200 to under £20 a year.

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From 1 April women going through the menopause will be able to access hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for under £20 a year.

The Department of Health and Social Care announced women going through the menopause will be able to save up to £205 on their treatment under a new scheme to cut prescription costs.

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