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Network Journal Issue 04 |
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Drug withdrawal alarms committee
The National Women’s Committee has raised its concerns about the withdrawal of a drug called Gamolenic Acid, used to treat breast pain. Previously women had been able to get Gamolenic Acid on the NHS.
In October 2002, the license for Gamolenic Acid was withdrawn from the market as doubts were raised over how effective it was.
There have been no concerns over its safety, and women widely used it to help relieve breast pain after lumpectomies.
Despite the research, many women found that it did help them and, since its withdrawal, they have been left without a replacement.
After taking this up with the Minister for Health, and the Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the National Women's Committee have been informed that there are alternatives available to women that were previously prescribed Gamolenic Acid.
The National Women's Committee want to make sure that women in this situation are not fobbed off by GP's.
If you were previously taking Gamolenic Acid to relieve breast pain, and would like information about the alternatives available, you should speak to your GP who can in turn consult the local breast-screening unit for further advice.
Gamolenic Acid is still available to buy over the counter, but the cost of it, around £12 for a month's supply, puts it beyond the reach of most women.
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