Reception: HRT + Asthma + Medication Review

We review any regular medication on a repeat prescription annually and wherever possible the doctor will do this without you having to attend the surgery.

If you have been advised by the surgery that your medication review is due please use this form. Ensure that you complete any outstanding blood test requests prior to filling out this form. You will know if you need to have a blood test by reading the prescription note or text message you were sent by us.

Certain medications need regularly monitoring (often yearly). This may include

Blood tests
Blood pressure checks

You will be contacted by our team if this is required.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach the menopause.

The main benefit of HRT is that it can help relieve most of the menopausal symptoms, including: hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive.

Many of these symptoms pass after a few years, but they can be unpleasant and taking HRT can offer relief for many women.

Whilst the benefits of HRT often outweigh the risks, some types of HRT can increase your risk of breast cancer and blood clots. It is important to remain vigilant for signs of breast cancer & we encourage you to attend breast screening when invited.

To ensure your medication is prescribed safely and you are aware of all this information we review your prescription every 12 months.

If your review is now due please complete the following form and fill in as much information as possible. Some of this information will already be included in your medical records but this is a good opportunity to update any changes.

Information page on HRT

HRT & Risk of Breast Cancer (EXTERNAL PDF LINK)

If you have been advised by the surgery to submit an annual review of your asthma symptoms please use this form. If your symptoms are significantly deteriorating or you are having any concerns please make a telephone appointment with our Nurse.

You may have received a text or a letter. This is because asthma reviews are an essential way of monitoring your symptoms and ensuring your medication is safe and appropriate.

Asthma Information Zone

Please do not write any clinical queries on this form. Any clinical queries or request for appointments via this form will be discarded. To make an appointment either book online via the NHS app/Patient access or by calling reception 01926 316711. We will start to process your form by the next working day but it will take up to 5 working days to complete. Please do not call before 5 working days as you will not receive a status update from reception or the administrative team. If you are not a registered patient then your form will be discarded. This service is only for patients registered at the surgery aged 16 and over; and for parents or legal guardians of children. Forms must be completed in the UK due to GDPR regulations.

Reception: HRT + Asthma + Medication Review

Full Name:

Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Contact number (preferably mobile)

How often does your asthma cause symptoms during the day?

How often does your asthma cause symptoms at night?

How often does your asthma limit your activities?

On average, how many times a week do you need to use your reliever inhaler (Blue salbutamol/Ventolin inhaler)?

During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma prevent you from getting as much done at work, school or home?

During the past 4 weeks, how often have you had shortness of breath?

During the past 4 weeks, how often did your asthma symptoms (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain) wake you up at night or earlier than usual in the morning?

During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your reliever inhaler (usually the blue inhaler) or nebuliser medication?

How would you rate your asthma control during the past 4 weeks?

How many asthma exacerbation's have you had in the past 12 months?An exacerbation is where your symptoms got worse, your reliever did not help and you needed to seek medical attention.

Is there anyone in your household who smokes?

Smoking History

Do you have any further information about your asthma that you feel is relevant to this review? Please note that your answer will not be seen immediately and you should direct any URGENT queries to reception.

Do you have an asthma care plan? If so when was it last reviewed?

HRT Review

Please give details about your current HRT regime. Whilst this will be on your medical records it can be important to clarify exactly what type of HRT you are using

Are you happy with your current HRT?

If you would like to change to a different HRT regime do you know what type you would like to change to?

Have you had any problems finding it in stock?

Have you had a total hysterectomy?A total hysterectomy is where your uterus and cervix have been removed

Do you have a Mirena coil?

If you have a Mirena coil and know its insertion date please enter this here:

Do you know when your last period was? Please select the closest date possible

If you are having periods are they still fairly regular? If not, please describe what your cycle is like:If you are no longer having periods or you have a Mirena coil please indicate this here

Have you noticed any unusual or unexpected bleeding? If yes, please give details. If no state 'no'. This might include unusual bleeding in between regular periods, bleeding after sex or bleeding more than 12 months after your last period

Is your smear test up to date?

Do you a history of breast cancer or does it run in your family?Out of 1,000 women taking HRT between the ages of 50-59, there will be an extra 4 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 5 years. If you use oestrogen only HRT there are 4 fewer cases diagnosed.

Do you have a personal or family history of ovarian cancer?A recent study found that for every 1,000 women taking HRT for 5 years, there will be 1 extra case of ovarian cancer

Is there any personal or family history of blood clots?It is thought that the risk of developing a blood clot is 2 to 4 times higher than normal for women taking HRT tablets. But as the risk of menopausal women developing blood clots is usually very low, the overall risk from taking H

Have you had a heart attack or stroke or do you have a first degree relative (parents, siblings or children) who has had a heart attack or stroke?The evidence shows that HRT does not significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (including heart disease and strokes) when started before 60 years of age. Oestrogen-only HRT is associated with no, or reduced, risk of heart disease. Combined HRT is associated with little or no increase in the risk of heart disease. Taking oestrogen tablets is associated with a small increase in the risk of stroke, but the risk of stroke for women under age 60 is generally very low, so the overall risk is still small

If you have a personal or family history of any of the above conditions please give more details here:

Would you like to discuss contraception?Whilst a Mirena coil offers contraception other methods of HRT do not.

Would you like to continue your current HRT regime?If you would like to change to a different regime we will call you to discuss this further

If we are able to directly issue your prescription which chemist would you like to collect it from (name & postcode)?

Medication Review

Do you have any concerns or side effects from your medication?

If yes - Please explain what side effects or issues you have experiencedPlease state the drug in question and the side effect. E.g. Paracetamol: Constipation

Do you know when and how to take your medication?

Please record your most recent home/hospital/pharmacy blood pressure:It is really important to try and get a home reading as this will help speed up the process. If no reading is given you will need to attend the practice to have your blood pressure taken.

Are you on any antidepressant medication?If you are struggling with your mental health please contact the practice or if out of hours or in an emergency call the CRISIS team: 0300 200 0011 and select option 1.

Do you take an over the counter, herbal remedies or specialist medication? If no write: NO. If yes, please state the name and dose of these medications.

Smoking History: If you are a current smoker, out of 1,000 women aged 50-59 there will be an additional 3 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 5 years.

Do you drink alcohol - if yes, how many units do you drink each week?If you drink more than 2 units of alcohol each day, out of 1,000 women aged 50-59 there will be an additional 5 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 5 years.

Do you know your height and weight? Please record them here in either metric or imperial unitsIf you are overweight or obese (your BMI is equal or greater than 30) out of 1,000 women aged 50-59 there will be an additional 24 cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 5 years.

Do you exercise regularly?If you do at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week, out of 1,000 women aged 50-59 there will be 7 FEWER cases of breast cancer diagnosed every 5 years.

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