- 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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