Joint Formulary & PAD

Dienogest - Endometriosis

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Not Specified
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

To be initiated and first 6 months treatment to be supplied by a specialist

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Dienogest
Indication :
Endometriosis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Fibroids
Brand Names Include :
Zalkya, Dimetrum
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed dienogest as a treatment option, after the optimisation of other hormonal treatments, for the management of endometriosis and associated pain symptoms.

Dienogest will be given a BLUE (with information sheet) traffic light status.  NOTE added in January 2025, treatment to be initiated and first 6 months treatment to be supplied by a specialist.

Other Indications

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

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Endometriosis.