Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Scheme

HRT may be prescribed by a healthcare provider to alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause. 

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Where a woman has been prescribed a Hormone Replacement Therapy product by her healthcare provider to alleviate the symptoms associated with all stages of menopause, the cost of the HRT medications or products, and the dispensing fees will be met by the State.

This will cover any HRT medications and products which are currently reimbursable by the Health Service Executive (HSE).

In order to be eligible for this measure, a woman must:

• Be signed up to the HSE Drugs Payment Scheme, unless you have a medical card.
  Hold a valid prescription for HRT (Talk to your GP or healthcare professional about options for treatment).
• To receive medications on the scheme you will need your prescription and either a medical card or a Drugs Payment Scheme (DPS) card, it will not be possible to get free HRT without one of these cards. If you are not eligible for a medical card and you don’t have a DPS card you can apply for one at www.mydps.ie.

Speak to your GP or your healthcare professional if you have any concerns or questions regarding Hormone Replacement Therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms.