BNF:

7.3.2/7.3.5

Status:

Green

Decision Date:

None

Comments

Oral

• GREEN: Norgeston (levonorgestrel 30 micrograms) 2nd line progestogen only contraceptive
• GREEN: Upostelle (levonorgestrel 1.5mg) preferred cost-effective choice over Levonelle 1500 for emergency contraception (decision date - June 2015)
• GREEN: Emerres (levonorgestrel 1.5mg) alternate cost-effective choice. (Decision date - Jun 2020)
  

Intrauterine Device (IUD) - to be prescribed by BRAND name

• GREEN: Levosert (levonorgestrel 20 microgram/24 hours) - cost effective choice for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding (decision date - February 2019)
• GREEN: Mirena (levonorgestrel 20 micrograms/24 hours) - progestogen only IUD (decision date - June 2015)
• GREEN: Kyleena (levonorgestrel 19.5micrograms) - commissioned for contraception in line with advice from Public Health. Currently the most cost effective IUD. (Decision date -  May 2018)
• GREEN: Jaydess (levonorgestrel 13.5mg) - commissioned for contraception in line with advice from Public Health (decision date - November 2014)

For the product characteristics of each IUD; including licenced indications see Derbyshire   BNF chapter 7

          Derby City Council Public Health Letter to GPs

          Derbyshire County Council Public Health Letter to GPs

 

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