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Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel - Menstrual disorders and hormone-related gynaecological condit

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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 = Levest, Rigevidon, Maexeni,

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

 

Status 2

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

Microgynon 30 ED, TriRegol, Logynon, Logynon ED.

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

 

Status 3

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

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

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

 

Status 4

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

Elevin brand is not a cost effective option. 

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel
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 :
Levest, Rigevidon, Maexeni, Ovranette, Ambelina, Microgynon 30, Elevin
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
4

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.

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