Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy

The Hill
by Joseph Choi
March 5, 2026
Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy
Estrogen patches, one of the most common forms of hormone therapy for women, are becoming harder to find, and some manufacturers say a recent action by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a significant driver of rising demand.     In November, Kennedy announced from HHS headquarters that the Food and Drug…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/5/2026
Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy