Oral capsules (Utrogestan)
GREEN:
Vaginal (Utrogestan vaginal capsule/ Cyclogest pessary)
GREEN consultant/specialist initiation: for prevention of miscarriage as per NICE NG126 (off-label). GP may continue until 16 completed weeks of pregnancy. Avoid in patients with peanut allergy. (Decision date - June 2022/ June 2023 Cyclogest)
RED: for other indications e.g. supplementation of luteal phase during assisted reproductive technology cycles
Cyclogest considered by the BNF as less suitable for prescribing for premenstrual syndrome and post-natal depression, however Derbyshire JAPC acknowledges that there may be indications where this may be appropriate to use. (Decision date- July 2012)