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Period Delay Medication (Norethisterone)
NHSE (National Health Service England) has issued new guidance which means:
- NHS GPs are no longer advised to routinely prescribe norethisterone or similar medication to delay periods for holidays, travel, or other non-medical reasons.
- Patients wishing to use period delay tablets for holidays, weddings, or other events will now need to seek private care.
What Has Changed?
- Previously: Some GPs could prescribe period delay tablets at their discretion, depending on your health.
- Now: GPs are no longer able to prescribe these medications on the NHS for non-medical reasons.
Where to Access Period Delay Medication Now
- Community Pharmacies: Some local pharmacies now offer pharmacist consultations and can prescribe norethisterone ().
- Private Clinics: Many provide same-day consultations and prescriptions.
- Online Doctor Services: Providers such as Superdrug Online Doctor and Pharmacy2U can supply norethisterone following an online consultation.