Menopause care is a vital part of women’s health, yet across the country there are still inconsistencies in access, variation in practice, and understandable uncertainty about navigating increasingly complex guidance. According to the NHS, 14.7 million HRT items were prescribed to 2.8 million patients in England in 2024/25, highlighting the scale of menopause as a health priority for primary care.
At Ardens, we believe all women should receive high‑quality, consistent, and compassionate menopause support, no matter where they receive their care. That’s why we’ve invested in creating a comprehensive suite of menopause and HRT resources, developed by clinicians and designed to empower practices and enhance every stage of the patient journey.
Dr Tessa Palokkaran and Dr Stacey Ringham, who lead on the development of women's health resources at Ardens, recently launched our new templates and formularies at Best Practice London in February. They showcased how these resources have the potential to transform menopause care from improving clinician confidence and supporting safer prescribing, to streamlining consultation times and ensuring high-quality coding throughout.
If you'd like to learn more, we recently hosted two dedicated online sessions exploring the updated menopause resources. Watch the recordings of the SystmOne and EMIS Web sessions to find out how Ardens can support you in delivering outstanding menopause care.
What's New
Our refreshed Ardens menopause resources are designed to support safer, faster, and more consistent care. They include:
Step‑by‑step consultation templates - Helping clinicians structure appointments with clarity and confidence.
HRT assessment and counselling prompts - Ensuring essential discussions and risks are covered every time.
Built‑in safety alerts and formulary guidance - Reducing risk and supporting evidence‑based prescribing decisions.
Women’s Health Dashboard (for Ardens Manager subscribers) - Providing instant visibility of patient cohorts, outstanding actions, and population‑level insights.
Together, these tools support a smoother workflow, consistent coding, and a safer, more supportive experience for women navigating menopause.
How to Access the Resources
EMIS Web
Press F12
Add 'Women's Health Menopause Launcher' to your F12 or Add data using template → 'Menopause & HRT Ardens'
SystmOne
Press F12
Add 'Menopause & HRT' template to your F12 or Go to Autoconsultations → Search bottom-left → 'Menopause & HRT'
You can also find more guidance in our EMIS Web and SystmOne support articles.
What's Next
Ardens is committed to advancing the standard of menopause and wider women's health care, and ensuring clinicians have the latest, most effective tools at their fingertips. With further enhancements already underway, including updated UKMEC guidance integration and refreshed contraception consultation templates, we look forward to continuing our work in supporting high‑quality women’s health services across the country.
If you'd like to learn more about how we can support your organisation with menopause care and more, please contact us.