Parenteral progestogen-only contraception (community and hospital)
Drug Safety Update
March 2014: St John’s wort: interaction with hormonal contraceptives, including implants
June 2016: Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: reports of device in vasculature and lung
February 2020: Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: new insertion site to reduce rare risk of neurovascular injury and implant migration
NICE Guidance
CG30: Long-acting reversible contraception, updated July 2019
Drugs in this section to be initiated in community or by sexual health provider clinics only
Administer by subcutaneous injection
| Pack |
|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
Administer by deep intramuscular injection
| Pack |
|---|
| 1 pre-filled disposable injection |
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary