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"Specialist Pharmacist"

About: East Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership / Pharmacy and Prescribing Services

(as the patient),

I had been suffering multiple perimenopause symptoms for 4 years, and had been disheartened by friends' stories of having their symptoms dismissed or being told by their GPs that they were too young to have treatment. I was worried about the same happening to me, so it took me a long time to reach out for medical advice. I was very lucky that my GP surgery employs a specialist pharmacist who deals with HRT provision. Karen was kind and helpful, she listened to what I said, and it was clear that she was very up-to-date with the evidence base. She talked me through my options clearly, and supported me through starting HRT - which has made a huge positive difference already to my symptoms and my quality of life. This is a wonderful service, and huge thanks to Karen!

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Response from Claire Fisher, Clinical Director, East Renfrewshire HSCP 2 days ago
Claire Fisher
Clinical Director,
East Renfrewshire HSCP

Clinical Director - oversees the Primary Care aspects that are the responsibility of the HSCP

Submitted on 31/07/2025 at 12:18
Published on Care Opinion at 16:33


Dear Tia66,

My name is Claire Fisher and I am the Clinical Director of East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

I am sorry to hear of your perimenopause experience. I am delighted that when you spoke to your GP Practice, they referred you to the specialist pharmacist.

I will pass on your kind feedback to Karen and the team and I appreciate you taking the time to contact us. Your feedback will hopefully encourage women in a similar situation to reach out for the medical advice and support needed.

Best wishes

Claire

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