Costs & Charges
Oestrogel vs Evorel — what do they cost in the UK?
By Pick My Pharmacy Editorial · Updated 9 July 2026
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.
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.
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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 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 ourmethodology.