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Ethinylestradiol with drospirenone - Contraception

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Status 1

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

Preferred brands: Yacella, Dretine

 

Status 2

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

Lucette, Ellanite, Yasmin, Eloine - Not recommended for new initiations. Exisitng patients may remain on this brand.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ethinylestradiol with drospirenone
Indication :
Contraception
Group Name :
Keywords :
combined hormonal contraceptive, CHC
Brand Names Include :
Lucette, Yacella, Dretine, Ellanite, Yasmin
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 :
2

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.

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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