ShortageActive shortage affecting some presentations — official DHSC / NHSBSA data list a current shortage for: Estradot® 25 microgram patches (SSP082); Estradot® 100 microgram patches (SSP081); Estradot® 75 microgram patches (SSP080); Estradot® 50 microgram patches (SSP079) (official data last checked 12 November 2026, 06:18 UTC). Other forms of Estradiol may not be affected — check with your pharmacy before travelling.
Estradot® 25 microgram patches
ShortageProtocol until: 08 January 2027
An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in place until 08 January 2027.
Under this protocol, your pharmacist may give you Evorel® or Estraderm® MX patches of the same strength instead of Estradot®, one for one and for the full amount prescribed, if you agree. It applies to people aged 18 and over, and your prescriber or GP practice is told. Your pharmacist will tell you what to look out for, such as breakthrough bleeding, skin irritation or patches not sticking; if side effects carry on, speak to your prescriber.
From the official notice: NHSBSA SSP082, issued 03 April 2025.
Estradot® 100 microgram patches
ShortageProtocol until: 08 January 2027
An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in place until 08 January 2027.
Under this protocol, your pharmacist may give you Evorel® or Estraderm® MX patches of the same strength instead of Estradot®, one for one and for the full amount prescribed, if you agree. It applies to people aged 18 and over, and your prescriber or GP practice is told. Your pharmacist will tell you what to look out for, such as breakthrough bleeding, skin irritation or patches not sticking; if side effects carry on, speak to your prescriber.
From the official notice: NHSBSA SSP081, issued 19 December 2024.
Estradot® 75 microgram patches
ShortageProtocol until: 08 January 2027
An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in place until 08 January 2027.
Under this protocol, your pharmacist may give you Evorel® or Estraderm® MX patches of the same strength instead of Estradot®, one for one and for the full amount prescribed, if you agree. It applies to people aged 18 and over, and your prescriber or GP practice is told. Your pharmacist will tell you what to look out for, such as breakthrough bleeding, skin irritation or patches not sticking; if side effects carry on, speak to your prescriber.
From the official notice: NHSBSA SSP080, issued 19 December 2024.
Estradot® 50 microgram patches
ShortageProtocol until: 08 January 2027
An NHS Serious Shortage Protocol is in place until 08 January 2027.
Under this protocol, your pharmacist may give you Evorel® or Estraderm® MX patches of the same strength instead of Estradot®, one for one and for the full amount prescribed, if you agree. It applies to people aged 18 and over, and your prescriber or GP practice is told. Your pharmacist will tell you what to look out for, such as breakthrough bleeding, skin irritation or patches not sticking; if side effects carry on, speak to your prescriber.
From the official notice: NHSBSA SSP079, issued 19 December 2024.
Don't stop or change your medicine on your own. Ask your pharmacist or GP.