Combined hormonal contraception (oral): Low strength preparations (containing ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms)
Drug Safety Update
April 2008: Hormonal contraceptives: cervical cancer
April 2008: Combined oral contraceptives show they can prevent ovarian 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
Identical to Mercilon®
| Pack |
|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) |
Identical to Femodette®
| Pack |
|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) |
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary