Tranexamic acid (P medicine)

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This pharmacy guide will help you and your pharmacy teams supply tranexamic acid over the counter (OTC) for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding quickly and safely, in line with its marketing authorisation.

It covers all the considerations before supply as well as a summary of the product information so you can be satisfied that the supply will be clinically suitable and used responsibly and appropriately.

Tranexamic acid is licensed as a pharmacy (P) medicine and available OTC as Evana® Heavy Period Relief Tablets 500 mg.

_{First Published:June 2024}

Sections on this page:

Tranexamic acid
Decision-making process for supply
Quantity to supply and repeat requests
Supply to the person’s representative
Counselling
Record keeping
Summary of product information
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Alternative treatments
Confidence in consultation skills
Education for pharmacy teams
Further information

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