Surrey Heartlands

Joint Formulary & PAD

Levonorgestrel - Emergency contraception

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Prescribe generically.

Not to be prescribed by brand. There are several brands available to purchase over the counter which are considerably more expensive.

 

Status 2

Non Formulary
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Emerres, Emerres Una, Ezinelle, Levonelle, Levonelle One Step, LoviOne, Melkine, Postinor, Upostelle

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Levonorgestrel
Indication :
Emergency contraception
Group Name :
Keywords :
EHC
Brand Names Include :
Levonelle 1500, Levonelle One Step, LoviOne, Postinor, Emerres Una
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Levonorgestrel is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Emergency contraception.

Committee Recommendations (1)

01 Jul 15 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

Prescribe generically.

Not to be prescribed by brand.. There are several brands available to purchase over-the-counter which are considerably more expensive.