UK Private HRT — Patient Information & Provider Directory
Patient information about UK private hormone replacement therapy. Service-cost framework for consultations, prescription fees and follow-up reviews, plus a directory of GMC, NMC and GPhC-registered providers. UK regulations restrict the advertising of prescription-only medicines to the public, so medicine brand prices are not displayed.
Important information for UK consumers
HRT products (oestrogen, progestogen, combined and testosterone preparations) are prescription-only medicines (POMs) in the UK. UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012 restrict the advertising of prescription medicines to the public. This page is general patient information about UK private HRT consultations — not an advertisement, not an offer of sale, and not medical advice. Whether any HRT product is clinically appropriate for you, and which product to use, is a decision for a UK-registered prescriber following an assessment.
Prices are collected from provider websites and verified against GPhC, CQC and GMC registers. How our data works →
How much does private HRT cost in the UK in 2026?
Prices are verified regularly and may change between checks. Last price change recorded: 10 September 2026.
Regulated providers only. All HRT providers listed are regulated by the GMC (doctors), GPhC (pharmacies), or CQC (clinics). Prescription treatments require a clinical consultation.
Consultations
Compare initial and follow-up consultation prices from private menopause specialists. Includes video and in-person options.
Oestrogen
Patient information on oestrogen-only HRT delivery formats: transdermal patches, transdermal gels, transdermal spray and oral tablets.
Combined HRT
Patient information on continuous and sequential combined HRT preparations (oestrogen + progestogen in one product).
Progestogen
Patient information on body-identical micronised progesterone and synthetic progestogens used alongside oestrogen in HRT.
Testosterone
Patient information on female testosterone use within HRT, including products licensed for women and the off-label use of male-licensed gels.
Vaginal Oestrogen
Patient information on local vaginal oestrogen products used for urogenital symptoms of menopause.
Blood Tests
Compare menopause blood panel prices including hormone levels, thyroid function, and general health markers.
Private menopause consultation fees
Each fee is the clinic's own, read from the fee page linked beside it. A median is shown only where at least 4 clinics publish a fee for the same appointment. These are consultation fees only: any medicine is prescribed separately and charged by the dispensing pharmacy or, on the NHS, at the NHS prescription charge.
Initial consultation
3 clinics publish a fee, below the 4-clinic minimum for a median
| Clinic | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Menopause Clinic London | £275 | 8 November 2026 |
| My Menopause Centre | £290 | 8 November 2026 |
| The Marion Gluck Clinic | £360 | 8 November 2026 |
Follow-up consultation
3 clinics publish a fee, below the 4-clinic minimum for a median
| Clinic | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| My Menopause Centre | £170 | 8 November 2026 |
| Menopause Clinic London | £185 | 8 November 2026 |
| The Marion Gluck Clinic | £220 | 27 September 2026 |
How an NHS prescription for HRT is paid for
| Nation and route | How it works | Wait | Charge | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription, EnglandUnless an exemption applies | The charge is per item on the prescription, not per prescription form. | Not applicable | £9.90per item |
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| Prescription prepayment certificate (PPC), EnglandOne payment for every NHS prescription in the period | A PPC covers all of the holder’s NHS prescriptions in England for its period for one set price. | Not applicable | £32.05 or £114.503 months or 12 months |
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| HRT prepayment certificate, EnglandCovers the HRT medicines on the NHSBSA list only | The HRT PPC covers only the HRT medicines on NHSBSA’s list, for 12 months. Other prescription items are still charged unless a full PPC or an exemption applies. | Not applicable | £19.8012 months | |
| NHS prescription, Wales | Prescriptions are free in Wales for patients registered with a GP in Wales, dispensed by a pharmacist in Wales. | Not applicable | No charge |
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| NHS prescription, Scotland | Prescriptions are free in Scotland. A prescription form issued in England is charged at the English rate when dispensed in Scotland. | Not applicable | No charge |
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| NHS prescription, Northern Ireland | All prescriptions dispensed in Northern Ireland are free for everyone. No application is needed. | Not applicable | No charge |
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NHS prescription cost calculator for HRT (England)
For prescriptions dispensed in England. Prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and some people in England do not pay. Enter how many prescription items you expect to collect in a year.
Items on the NHSBSA HRT PPC list. Each item on a prescription is charged.
Anything the HRT PPC does not cover.
Consultations, prescription fees and pharmacy charges, as quoted to you.
Pay per item
£39.60
4 items × £9.90
HRT PPC, plus other items per item
£19.80
£19.80 for 12 months
Lowest of these at your inputs12-month PPC (all items)
£114.50
£114.50 for 12 months
The HRT PPC covers only the HRT medicines on the NHSBSA list; other items are still charged unless a full PPC or an exemption applies. Check the list before buying one.
Charges read from NHS Business Services Authority: KA-03997: What are the current costs of NHS treatment in England? (11 November 2026), NHS Business Services Authority: NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) (11 November 2026) and NHS Business Services Authority: NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) (11 November 2026).
Should you go private or use the NHS?
NHS route
Yes. An NHS GP can prescribe HRT, and an NHS GP appointment has no charge at the point of use. In England each prescription item costs £9.90 unless an exemption applies. An HRT prescription prepayment certificate costs £19.80 for 12 months and covers the HRT medicines on the NHSBSA list. A full prepayment certificate, covering every NHS prescription, costs £32.05 for 3 months or £114.50 for 12 months. Prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Typical wait: Varies by area — no national figure tracked here
Private route
Choose your provider and book directly. Ask for the earliest available date when you request a quote.
When private HRT makes sense
Your GP is not confident prescribing HRT
Many GPs have limited menopause training. A private menopause specialist can assess and prescribe the full range of HRT options including testosterone and body-identical preparations.
You want testosterone (not routinely prescribed on NHS)
Testosterone for women is often only available via private menopause specialists. NHS GPs rarely prescribe it despite evidence supporting its use for libido, energy, and cognition.
You want a video consultation
Many private menopause clinics offer video consultations. Availability is set by each clinic.
You want a longer appointment
Private clinics set their own appointment lengths. Check the length before booking and compare it with what your GP practice offers.
What to check before booking
- ✓Provider is CQC regulated or led by a GMC-registered doctor
- ✓Consultation includes full symptom assessment (not just a questionnaire)
- ✓Ask whether ongoing monitoring (blood tests) is included or extra
- ✓Check if prescriptions are sent to a pharmacy of your choice
- ✓Ask about follow-up policy — dose adjustment often needed in first 6 months
Questions to ask a provider
- ?Do you prescribe body-identical HRT (not synthetic)?
- ?Do you prescribe testosterone for women?
- ?What blood tests do you recommend before and during HRT?
- ?How often will I need follow-up appointments?
- ?Can you write an NHS prescription once I'm stable?
Frequently asked questions
How much does private HRT cost?
Can I get HRT on the NHS?
How do private and NHS costs differ?
Compare other treatments
Tools & data
According to UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012, HRT is a prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK and cannot be advertised to the public with brand-and-price pairings. TreatCompare therefore frames HRT cost comparison around the SERVICE components (consultation fee, prescription fee, dispensing) rather than the medicine price itself, which is set by the dispensing GPhC-registered pharmacy.
According to NHSBSA (read 11 November 2026), an HRT prescription prepayment certificate in England costs £19.80 for 12 months and covers the HRT medicines on the NHSBSA list, however many items are prescribed. Other items cost £9.90 each unless a full PPC or an exemption applies. Prescriptions are free in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
According to NICE NG23 (Menopause: diagnosis and management), HRT is recommended for vasomotor symptoms in eligible women after appropriate clinical assessment. Decisions on type (oestrogen-only, combined, testosterone add-on), route (transdermal, oral), and duration are clinical and must be made with a UK-registered prescriber.
Sources: NICE NG23, MHRA Drug Safety Update, British Menopause Society, NHS HRT patient information, GOV.UK prescription charge information.
Sources & further reading
- NICE NG23: Menopause — diagnosis and management — Clinical guideline for HRT prescribing, diagnosis criteria, and treatment recommendations
- MHRA Drug Safety Update: HRT preparations — UK regulatory safety information on HRT breast cancer risk and monitoring requirements
- British Menopause Society: Tools for clinicians — Clinical guidance on HRT prescribing, testosterone for women, and treatment protocols
- NHS: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — Patient information on types of HRT available, how to take them, and side effects
- CQC: Find and compare services — Verification of CQC registration for private menopause clinics listed on this page
Fees and charges: where each figure was read
- NHS (nhs.uk): NHS prescription charges. Read 11 November 2026.
- NHS Business Services Authority: KA-03997: What are the current costs of NHS treatment in England?. Read 11 November 2026.
- NHS Business Services Authority: NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC). Read 11 November 2026.
- NHS Business Services Authority: NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC). Read 11 November 2026.
- Welsh Government (gov.wales): Free prescriptions. Read 11 November 2026.
- NHS inform (Scottish Government): Prescription charges and exemptions. Read 11 November 2026.
- nidirect (Northern Ireland Government): Help with health costs. Read 11 November 2026.
- Menopause Clinic London: consultation fees. Read 8 November 2026. Clinic fee page, read for its menopause consultation fees.
- My Menopause Centre: consultation fees. Read 8 November 2026. Clinic fee page, read for its menopause consultation fees.
- The Marion Gluck Clinic: consultation fees. Read 8 November 2026. Clinic fee page, read for its menopause consultation fees.
How we compare HRT providers
HRT is a prescription medication. All providers listed are regulated by the GMC, GPhC, or CQC. Consultation fees are read from each clinic's own fee page; NHS charges from NHSBSA and nhs.uk. A median is shown only where at least four clinics publish a fee. Medicine prices are not published. We do not accept payment for inclusion. Read our methodology →
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