North East and North Cumbria
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7 Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
07-03-02-01 Oral progestogen-only contraceptives

Oral progestrogen-only contraceptive
Formulary

First choice

  • prescribe generic desogestrel 75microgram tablets 
  • NB where patients have a known soya or nut allergy, brand name prescribing should be considered

Alternatives

  • Norgeston® (levonorgestrel 30 microgram tablets).

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Drospirenone Slynd®
Non Formulary

Not Recomended View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF