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Ethinylestradiol with desogestrel - Menstrual disorders and hormone-related gynaecological condition

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Status 1

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

Preferred brands: Gedarel 20/150, Bimezza, Gedarel 30/150, Cimizt

Combined hormonal contraceptives - used for a variety of disorders including uterine fibroids, menopausal symptoms, endometriosis, dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia. Off-label use.

 

Status 2

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

Mercilon, Marvilon - Not recommended for new initiations. Exisitng patients may remain on this brand.

Documentation

  • No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ethinylestradiol with desogestrel
Indication :
Menstrual disorders and hormone-related gynaecological conditions
Group Name :
Keywords :
combined hormonal contraceptives, CHC, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, menorrhagia, heavy menstrual bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, menopausal symptoms, perimenopause symptoms, hot flushes, irregular periods, night sweats
Brand Names Include :
Gedarel 20/150, Bimezza, Mercilon, Gedarel 30/150, Cimezt, Marvelon
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
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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