GnRH Analogues and Puberty Suppression

Controlled drugs Medicines licensing Pharmacist and technician responsibilities Prescription requirements Safe dispensing practices

Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues are used in clinical practice to suppress puberty. In the UK, their use in children and young people for gender incongruence or gender dysphoria is subject to specific legal restrictions. Pharmacists must ensure they understand both the legislative framework and the practical implications for dispensing, particularly where prescriptions originate from private…

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