The Government today renewed a temporary ban on the sale and supply of puberty-blocking hormones, known as “puberty blockers”.
The continuing ban applies to the sale or supply of these drugs, prescribed by a private prescriber registered in England for the treatment of gender incongruity or gender dysphoria, to anyone under the age of 18 who is not already taking them.
It also prohibits the sale or supply of medicinal products to persons under the age of 18 for any purpose by prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland.
The government has also extended the order to Northern Ireland, following an agreement with the Northern Ireland government, which will come into effect from 27 August.
The law is available here
If you’re unsure how the ban applies to your situation, here’s some more information. here
National Referral Support Service for NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Services Provide details of organisations that people can contact for help and support.
The UK Pharmaceutical Council Resources for Pharmacists Help provide information, support and services to children and young people who are gender non-conforming or gender dysphoric.
If you need urgent support, please contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option. The NHS website also has advice on getting mental health support.
