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
7.3.2. Progestogen-only contraceptives

7.3.2.2. Parenteral progestogen-only contraceptives

Preferred List
ETONOGESTREL (NEXPLANON) (implant)

Prescribing Notes:

Subdermal implant containing etonorgestrel 68mg which offers contraception for 3 years

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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE (injection)

Prescribing Notes:

Brands include Depo-Provera® and Sayana Press®.

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