Free Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Measure

As announced as part of Budget 2025, the cost of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) medications and products for women experiencing symptoms of menopause, will now be met by the State.

HRT may be prescribed by a healthcare provider to alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause. For the purposes of this measure, the word “menopause” is a catch-all word for the various stages and types of changes that women’s bodies go through at this time and includes perimenopause, post menopause, early menopause, premature menopause, and induced menopause.

You can find out more about menopause by visiting here.

Under this new measure, 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.

You can find your nearest participating pharmacy using the HRT Pharmacy Finder.

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

GP or other medical consultations related to menopause are not covered by this measure.

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

1. Be signed up to the HSE Drugs Payment Scheme, unless you have a medical card.
2. Hold a valid prescription for HRT (Talk to your GP or healthcare professional about options for treatment).

For more information on Hormone Replacement Therapy, the benefits, risks, and alternatives, visit here.

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.

The Women’s Health Action Plan 2024-2025 Phase 2: An Evolution in Women’s Health places a "spotlight" on women at midlife and older "living well and living longer" and removing the cost of HRT products for menopause will be part of this.