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?
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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.
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We are currently verifying HRT providers and collecting pricing data. Listings will appear here once verified providers are available.
Market data: private HRT
15 providers · April 2026NHS vs Private HRT Cost Calculator
Compare the cost of getting HRT on the NHS (with a prepayment certificate) versus private providers. Enter your details below to see which option is more cost-effective.
e.g. 2 items = oestrogen patch + progesterone capsule
Total monthly medication cost from your private provider
NHS per-item
£237.60
2 items x 12 months x £9.90
NHS prepayment certificate
£111.60
Annual PPC — unlimited items
Best NHS optionPrivate annual cost
£960.00
£80.00 x 12 months
The NHS prepayment certificate is £848.40 lower-cost per year than private HRT at your current costs.
Note: Private HRT may include additional benefits such as specialist consultations, blood monitoring, and medication management that are not factored into this calculation. NHS prescription costs are based on 2024/25 rates.
Should you go private or use the NHS?
NHS route
NHS GPs can prescribe standard HRT (oestrogen patches/gel + progesterone). Free if you have a prescription prepayment certificate (£31.25 for 3 months). However, NHS GPs may have limited menopause expertise and appointment time.
Typical wait: 1–3 weeks for GP, 3–6 months for NHS menopause specialist
Private route
Same-day or next-day appointments. Choose your provider. No referral needed in most cases.
Typical wait: 24 hours – 1 week
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
Private menopause clinics like The Menopause Clinic, Newson Health, and online providers offer video consultations — often within days.
You want more time with a specialist
NHS appointments are typically 10 minutes. Private menopause consultations run 30–60 minutes, allowing thorough symptom assessment and treatment planning.
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
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Can I get HRT on the NHS?
Is private HRT worth the cost?
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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 NHS prescription rules, eligible UK patients with an HRT-specific prescription pre-payment certificate (HRT PPC, £19.30 per year as of 2025-2026) pay a flat annual fee for all HRT items, regardless of how many products are prescribed. Patients who do not qualify for free prescriptions and do not buy the HRT PPC pay the standard prescription charge per item.
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
How we compare HRT providers
HRT is a prescription medication. All providers listed are regulated by the GMC, GPhC, or CQC. Prices are collected from provider websites. We do not accept payment for ranking or inclusion. Read our methodology →
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