HRT is taken in the form of tablets, gels, patches, sprays, creams and pessaries that contain oestrogen to tackle menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, low mood and vaginal discomfort.

Overall, the increased risk of VTE from taking HRT tablets was equivalent to nine extra cases per 1,000 women per year. The study found that tablets containing equine oestrogen had a 15% increased ...

A commonly-used antibiotic, amoxicillin, is in short supply, as are some ibuprofen tablets ... media to demonstrate how to cut hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches, for example.