Do I need a prescription for Ovestin?

Ovestin Cream is available on prescription from The Independent Pharmacy for menopausal women who continue to attend their regular health check-ups.

Can estrogen be bought over the counter?

Can estrogen cream be purchased OTC? Yes, you can buy OTC estrogen creams without a prescription from your healthcare provider. However, you shouldn’t try to substitute OTC estrogen creams for prescription estrogen products.

Do you need a prescription for estrogen cream?

Estrogens for vaginal use are available only with your doctor’s prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Insert, Extended Release. Capsule, Liquid Filled.

Can you buy estriol cream over the counter?

Can I get Estriol Cream over the counter? Estriol cream is a prescription-only medicine so it is not available over the counter. This is because Estriol cream contains oestrogen which may not be suitable for everyone and can cause certain side effects.

How long can you use Ovestin for?

Ovestin therapy should be given for at least 1.5 months. In positive effect the duration of the treatment is not limited.

Is vagifem the same as Ovestin?

Vagifem contains estradiol (the main oestrogen in our bodies), whereas the other two are estriol – with the Ovestin being 10x the strength of the estriol meaning you use less.

Can I buy estrogen over the counter uk?

At present, all types of HRT require a prescription from your doctor. Now, one type of HRT for vaginal dryness could be made available over the counter. The UK medicines regulator is currently consulting on whether to reclassify vaginal oestrogen tablets as a pharmacy medicine.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Premarin cream?

Both creams require a prescription, but Estrace may be cheaper than Premarin because it has a generic version available. The effectiveness, side effects, and medication interactions are similar between Estrace and Premarin.

Is Ovestin the same as estriol?

Ovestin contains a medicine called estriol. Ovestin belongs to a group of medicines called Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It is used to relieve menopausal symptoms in the vagina such as dryness or irritation.

What is the difference between Ovestin and estriol?

Whilst Ovestin® 0.1% cream is 10 times stronger, the amount of cream delivered per application is 10 times less than that of Estriol 0.01% cream meaning that both creams deliver an identical amount of Estriol (0.5mg) per application.