# Oestrogel vs Evorel Cost UK Compared | Pick My Pharmacy

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Description: Private Oestrogel and Evorel typically cost £15–£35 a month online. On the NHS, the £19.80 HRT PPC usually makes either far cheaper than going private.

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# Oestrogel vs Evorel — what do they cost in the UK?

By [Kaiser Khan](/author/kaiser-khan/) · Updated 9 July 2026

In short

Privately, Oestrogel (estradiol gel) and Evorel (estradiol patches) typically cost about £15–£35 a month each through UK online menopause services, depending on pack size and whether a progestogen is needed as well. On the NHS, both are usually far cheaper: £9.90 per item in England, or covered by the £19.80 HRT prepayment certificate for a year. Private supply is mainly about speed and convenience, not a lower price.

At a glance

- ·Private online: typically £15–£35/month for Oestrogel or Evorel alone
- ·Many women also need a progestogen such as Utrogestan — budget a second item
- ·NHS England: £9.90 per item, or £19.80/year with the HRT PPC
- ·Free NHS prescriptions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- ·Both are prescription-only — a consultation is always required
- ·Gel vs patch is a clinical preference, not only a price choice

## Private online prices

GPhC-registered online pharmacies and menopause clinics typically price Oestrogel pump packs and Evorel patch packs in a similar private band — roughly £15–£35 a month for the oestrogen product alone. Combined regimens (oestrogen plus Utrogestan or a combined patch such as Evorel Conti) cost more. Confirm whether consultation and delivery are included before comparing.

## NHS is usually cheaper

For ongoing HRT, the NHS route plus the HRT PPC (£19.80 for 12 months of listed HRT medicines) almost always beats private monthly fees. Private care is useful for faster access, specialist review, or bridging shortages — then many women ask their GP to continue on the NHS.

## Gel vs patch

Oestrogel is applied to the skin daily; Evorel patches are changed every few days. Absorption, skin sensitivity, and lifestyle drive the choice as much as cost. Prescribers also decide whether you need endometrial protection with a progestogen. This page is general cost information, not medical advice.

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## People Also Ask
Is Oestrogel cheaper than Evorel?+
Private prices overlap. Compare the specific pack you need and whether a progestogen is separate. On the NHS with an HRT PPC, both are covered similarly for listed products.
Do I need Utrogestan as well?+
If you still have a womb, most systemic oestrogen regimens need a progestogen unless another form of endometrial protection is in place. That adds a second medicine cost privately.
Can I get either online?+
Yes, from regulated UK services after a consultation. Check GPhC registration and prefer NHS supply for long-term cost where possible.

Keep reading

- [How much does HRT cost in the UK?](/answers/how-much-does-hrt-cost/)
- [What is a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)?](/answers/what-is-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate/)
- [What does a private prescription cost in the UK?](/answers/what-does-a-private-prescription-cost/)
- [Compare menopause treatment prices](/treatments/menopause/)
- [Oestrogel price comparison](/treatments/menopause/oestrogel/)
- [Evorel price comparison](/treatments/menopause/evorel/)
- [HRT PPC calculator](/calculators/hrt-ppc-calculator/)

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This article is general information for UK patients, not medical advice, and NHS rules and charges change — confirm current rules on [nhs.uk](https://www.nhs.uk) or speak to a pharmacist or GP before acting. For urgent medical help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency. Price figures are indicative benchmarks from our[methodology](/methodology/).