Desogestrel - 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

Prescribe generically - not to be prescribed by brand.

12 hour missed pill window with higher risk of irregular bleeding

Option for endometriosis

Status 2

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Not Specified

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines

SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Desorex, Zelletta, Feanolla, Cerelle, Desomono, Cerazette, Lovima -Do NOT prescribe by brand

Documentation

No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Desogestrel

Indication :

Contraception

Group Name :

Keywords :

progesterone only pill, POP

Brand Names Include :

Desorex, Zelletta, Feanolla, Cerelle, Desomono, Cerazetta, Lovima

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 :

Traffic Light Entries :

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

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

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Other Drugs

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