Joint Formulary & PAD

Norethisterone - Menorrhagia

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Norethisterone
Indication :
Menorrhagia
Group Name :
Keywords :
uterine fibroids,
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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1

Other Indications

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

Other Drugs

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

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the following traffic light status for treating menorrhagia associated with fibroids:

 GREEN traffic light status

  • Tranexamic acid tablets
  • Norethisterone
  • Combined Hormonal Contraception
  • Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) - Benilexa, levosert & Mirena

RED traffic light status

GnRH/LHRH analogues

  • Triptorelin (Decapeptyl SR® 3.75mg)
  • Leuprorelin (Prostap SR DCS®) 3.75mg
  • Gosereline acetate (Zoladex® 3.6mg)