Hormones

Hormones medicines cover several distinct therapeutic approaches. Some replace hormones that the body does not produce in sufficient amounts, while others alter hormone signalling or mimic the effects of naturally occurring steroid hormones. The choice depends on the condition being treated, the intended clinical effect and the prescriber's assessment.

What kinds of medicines belong in the Hormones category?

This broad category can include hormone replacement treatments, medicines that influence endocrine pathways and corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are synthetic analogues of hormones produced by the adrenal glands. They are used for a range of inflammatory, allergic and immune-related conditions, whereas other hormone medicines may be used for entirely different purposes. Products in this category should therefore not be assumed to be interchangeable.

What should I compare before choosing a hormone medicine?

Start with the active ingredient, dosage form and strength prescribed for you. Within corticosteroid treatment, oral tablets are one established approach; other hormone-related medicines may come as creams, injections, patches, inhalers or implants. A prescriber determines the appropriate medicine and regimen, particularly because medicines within this broad category can have different uses and prescription requirements.

Which Hormones medicine do we currently list?

We currently list Medrol, an oral tablet containing methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid. Confirmed strengths are 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg and 32 mg. Available pack quantities vary by strength: 4 mg is offered in packs of 60 to 360 tablets, 8 mg in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, 16 mg in packs of 30 to 270 tablets and 32 mg in packs of 60 to 240 tablets. Prices start from £54.08; the lowest listed unit price is £0.76 per tablet for a 360-tablet 4 mg pack.

What is the UK prescription position?

Oral methylprednisolone is a Prescription Only Medicine in the UK and requires a prescription from an authorised prescriber. Available official records do not confirm an active UK marketing authorisation for the exact tablet pack or any of the strengths listed here. This regulatory information applies to this exact product and should not be treated as a classification for every medicine in the Hormones category.

How do delivery and storage work?

We can dispatch orders to the United Kingdom by Express delivery, with tracking and an estimated 4-7 days, for £22.22, or Standard delivery, with an estimated 14-21 days, for £11.10. Free shipping is available when your order reaches the applicable threshold shown at checkout. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Bitcoin and USDT, and package orders carefully for ordinary postal delivery. Please collect your parcel promptly after arrival and follow the labelled storage instructions: store tablets at 20°C to 25°C in a tightly closed container, away from excess heat and moisture.