Published by Hann’s Fertility Pharmacy | Fairfax, Virginia
If you have been struggling to fill your estrogen patch prescription or if your patients have been calling your office frustrated and unable to refill – you are not alone.
A growing national shortage of estradiol patches has left tens of thousands of women without consistent access to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). According to a recent survey by Midi Health of nearly 8,000 women across 49 states, 44% reported difficulty filling their estrogen patch prescription this year. Virginia, where Hann’s Pharmacy is proud to serve patients, is among the hardest-hit states with a 51% incidence of women struggling to fill their prescriptions.
The consequences are real: disrupted sleep, returning hot flashes, mood changes, lost productivity. Women who were finally feeling stable on a therapy that was working for them are now being forced to hunt from pharmacy to pharmacy, cut doses, or go without.
We want you to know: we have solutions.
Why Is This Happening?
The shortage is driven by supply chain constraints and a surge in demand. The FDA recently removed black box warnings from many HRT products, more clinicians are prescribing HRT earlier in the perimenopause journey, and women are staying on therapy longer. Manufacturers simply have not kept pace with that growth. While the FDA does not yet formally recognize this as an official shortage, the clinical reality is undeniable.
What Hann’s Can Do for You (and Your Patients)
Hann’s Pharmacy is a NABP-accredited compounding pharmacy with VPP certification and PCCA membership — which means we have both the stock and the compounding capability to bridge this gap.
1. We Have Estrogen Patches in Stock
Before you make another call around Northern Virginia, call or text us. We actively maintain inventory and can often fill prescriptions that other pharmacies cannot.
2. We Can Compound Estrogen Formulations
If the specific patch formulation you or your patient relies on remains unavailable, our dedicated compounding team can prepare:
- Estrogen creams and gels — bioidentical alternatives that can serve as effective bridges or long-term substitutes
- Progesterone formulations including progesterone in olive oil and ethyl oleate, and progesterone suppositories
- Customized combinations tailored to your patient’s specific protocol
All compounding is performed by pharmacists and technicians trained in both sterile and non-sterile techniques, using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients sourced through PCCA.
Note: Compounded products are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated for safety or efficacy by the FDA. They are prepared based on a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber.
3. We Support the Full HRT Journey
For patients navigating perimenopause and menopause, estrogen is often just one piece of a larger picture. Our team is experienced in the full spectrum of hormonal support — including progesterone, testosterone, and combination protocols — and can work directly with your clinical team to ensure continuity of care.
For Patients: What to Do Right Now
- Call or text us at 703.495.3350 – let us know what you’re currently prescribed and we’ll check stock immediately.
- Ask your prescriber about compounded alternatives if your exact formulation remains unavailable. We can work with your provider to prepare a suitable substitute.
- Visit hannspharmacy.com for more information on our compounding services and how to transfer your prescription.
For Clinicians: We Are Here to Support Your Practice
Hann’s is a trusted partner for fertility, menopause and women’s health prescribers across Northern Virginia. We understand the protocols. We know the formulations. And we communicate – proactively, clearly and with respect for your clinical judgment.
If your patients are calling you frustrated about the patch shortage, we’d welcome the opportunity to be your go-to compounding pharmacy for HRT alternatives. We can provide compounded estrogen gels, creams, and progesterone preparations that align with your protocols, and we ship nationwide.
To discuss your practice’s needs or to set up a referral relationship, contact us at 703.495.3350 or visit hannspharmacy.com.
The Bottom Line
The estrogen patch shortage is a genuine disruption to women’s health care and it may not resolve quickly. But gaps in therapy don’t have to happen. Hann’s Pharmacy exists precisely for moments like this: when the standard supply chain falls short, and patients need a pharmacy that can actually solve the problem.
We Are Here For You.
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Hann’s Fertility Pharmacy is NABP-accredited with VPP Compounding Certification and is a member of PCCA. Our pharmacists and technicians are trained in sterile and non-sterile compounding to support the full range of women’s and men’s health needs.