Vagifem UK — Patient Information
Patient information about Vagifem, a prescription-only HRT product available in the UK after a clinical consultation. This page does not display medicine prices.
Important information for UK consumers
Vagifem is a prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK. UK regulations restrict the advertising of prescription medicines to the public. This page is general patient information — not an advertisement, not an offer of sale, and not medical advice. Whether Vagifem is clinically appropriate for you is a decision for a UK-registered prescriber following a consultation. Medicine prices are set by the dispensing pharmacy and are not displayed on consumer pages.
About Vagifem
Vagifem is a vaginal pessary containing a low dose of estradiol. It is used locally to treat vaginal dryness and urogenital symptoms of menopause. It is inserted vaginally and acts locally with minimal systemic absorption.
- Active ingredient
- Estradiol
- Dose form
- Vaginal pessary
- Manufacturer
- Novo Nordisk
Service-cost components of a UK private HRT consultation
UK private HRT involves several service-level costs, each priced separately from the medicine itself. Ask any provider for a written breakdown before paying.
| Cost component | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | Clinical assessment by a UK-registered prescriber (GMC, NMC or GPhC). |
| Prescription fee | Often bundled with the consultation; sometimes charged separately. |
| Pharmacy dispensing fee | Paid to the dispensing GPhC-registered pharmacy per prescription. Includes the medicine cost itself, set by the dispensing pharmacy. |
| Follow-up reviews | Periodic clinical review during ongoing treatment. |
| Programme model fee | Some menopause programmes bundle several of the above into one monthly fee. |
| Adjacent costs | Blood tests, hormone-level pathology, specialist referrals, monitoring. |
What to discuss with a UK-registered prescriber
- Whether Vagifem is clinically suitable for your situation (perimenopause, postmenopause, surgical menopause).
- How Vagifem fits with any progestogen or testosterone needed alongside oestrogen, if you have a uterus.
- Dose, route of administration and how to escalate or adjust over time.
- Side-effect profile and monitoring schedule.
- Whether NHS provision is realistic for you and the difference vs private prescribing.
- The follow-up review pattern and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Vagifem is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. All providers listed are regulated by the GMC, GPhC or CQC. This site does not provide medical advice — always consult a qualified menopause specialist. Final medicine prices are set by the dispensing pharmacy at the point of dispensing and are not displayed on consumer comparison pages, in line with UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012.