North East and North Cumbria
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7 Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
07-03-02-02 Parenteral progestogen-only contraceptives

Etonorgestrel 68mg implant Nexplanon®
Formulary
  • Replaces Implanon® and differs in that it is impregnated with radio opaque material.
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (Feb 2020): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: new insertion site to reduce rare risk of neurovascular injury and implant migration
Link  MHRA Drug Safety Update (June 2016): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: reports of device in vasculature and lung

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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate injection
Formulary
  • Approved formulations include:
    • Depo-Provera® - 150mg in 1ml depot injection;
    • Sayana Press® - 104mg/0.65ml S/C injection.


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