Combined hormonal contraception (community and hospital)

Drug Safety Update

 April 2008: Hormonal contraceptives: cervical cancer

 February 2014: Combined hormonal contraceptives and venous thromboembolism: review confirms risk is small

 March 2014: Combined hormonal contraceptives: risk of venous thromboembolism

March 2014: St John’s wort: interaction with hormonal contraceptives, including implants

Drugs in this section to be initiated in community or by sexual health provider clinics only

Contains ethinylestradiol 2.7mg + etonogestrel 11.7mg

Pack
3 system
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary