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Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel - Contraception

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Status 1

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

Preferred brands = Levest, Rigevidon, Maexeni,

 

Status 2

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

Microgynon 30 ED, TriRegol, Logynon, Logynon ED

 

Status 3

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Ovranette / Ambelina / Microgynon 30 - not for new initiations. Existing patients may remain on current brand.

 

Status 4

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

Elevin brand is not a cost effective option. 

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel
Indication :
Contraception
Group Name :
Keywords :
combined hormonal contraceptive, CHC
Brand Names Include :
Levest, Rigevidon, Maexeni, Ovranette, Ambelina, Microgynon 30, Elevin
Important Information :

NOTE - Trusts are unlikely to initiate oral contraceptives but will obtain supplies for the continuation of treatment during in-patient episodes.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Contraception
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
4

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

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

Committee Recommendations (1)

01 Jan 25 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.