Statement on World Menopause Day – Tina Backhouse, UK General Manager

World Menopause Day is a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made over the past 12 months in the Menopause conversation. We have seen a second phenomenal menopause documentary, multiple books published by passionate menopause advocates and the first Menopause in the Workplace awards, which we were proud to sponsor. We also partnered with Over The Bloody Moon to create the MenoVest, which has been seen on national radio and television, with special thanks to Carolyn Harris MP who has championed the initiative. It’s been a busy 12 months!

However, whilst we have seen increased engagement and impressive progress, there is still so much work to be done. We will not stop pushing for equality of prescribing across the UK and for all new medicines to be made available to women, wherever they live. By continuing to work together – women, advocates, doctors, nurses, suppliers and politicians – we can build a future with no taboo and no barriers to treatment access, where women going through the menopause are genuinely able to thrive.

Happy World Menopause Day!