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Levonorgestrel - Contraception

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Levosert

 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Intrauterine device (progestogen only)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Mirena

May be particularly useful in women with heavy menstrual bleeding requiring (reversible) contraception.

Option for polycystic ovary syndrome.

RSFT: 2nd line for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding for use when Benilexa is unsuitable of unavailable.

RSFT: Endometrial protection as part of HRT in both peri and postmenopausal women

 

Status 3

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

Norgeston

progesterone only pill, POP

 

Status 4

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

Jaydess 13.5mg

SASH: Jaydess is restriced to those patients who require a smaller size / lower dose of levonorgestrel

 

Status 5

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

Kyleena 19.5mg.

RSFT: Kyleena should only be used in nulliparous patients under 25 years onld and those unable to use the alternative devices.

 

Status 6

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

Benilexa One Handed

RSFT: 1st line for contraception and treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for females between the ages of 18 and 45 years.

Option for polycystic ovary syndrome. May be particularly useful in women wih hevy menstrual bleeding requiring (reversible) contraception.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Levonorgestrel
Indication :
Contraception
Group Name :
Keywords :
IUD, POP, progestogen only pill,
Brand Names Include :
Jaydess 13.5mg, Kyleena 19.5mg, Benilexa One Handed , Levosert, Mirena, Norgeston
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Contraception
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
6

Other Indications

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Other Drugs

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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.