Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
7.3.1. Combined hormonal contraceptives

7.3.1.2. Monophasic standard-strength combined oral contraceptives

Preferred List
Preferred List First Line
LEVEST 30/150

Prescribing Notes:

  • Monophasic standard strength 21-day preparation containing ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 150 micrograms.
  • Levest® is an equivalent preparation in terms of hormone content to Microgynon 30® but has a cost advantage.
  • Levest® is a 2nd generation combined oral contraceptive.

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RIGEVIDON

Prescribing Notes:

Monophasic standard strength 21-day preparation containing ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 150 micrograms. Rigevidon® is an equivalent preparation in terms of hormone content to Microgynon 30® and Ovranette®

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Total Formulary
MICROGYNON 30

Prescribing Notes:

Monophasic standard strength 21-day preparation containing ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and levonorgestrel 150 micrograms.

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MILLINETTE 30/75

Prescribing Notes:

Monophasic 21-day preparation available in a low or standard strength containing ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and gestodene 75 micrograms.  The 30/75 strength is an equivalent preparation in terms of hormone content to Femodene®.

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YACELLA

Prescribing Notes:

• Monophasic 21-day preparation available containing ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms and drospirenone 3mg.
• This could be an appropriate third-line choice for some patients, if preferred formulary options are not tolerated or contraindicated.

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