North East and North Cumbria
ICS Formulary
7 Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
07-03-02-02 Parenteral progestogen-only contraceptives
Etonorgestrel 68mg implant
Nexplanon
®
Formulary
Replaces Implanon® and differs in that it is impregnated with radio opaque material.
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Feb 2020): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: new insertion site to reduce rare risk of neurovascular injury and implant migration
MHRA Drug Safety Update (June 2016): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: reports of device in vasculature and lung
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate injection
Formulary
Approved formulations include:
Depo-Provera®
- 150mg in 1ml depot injection;
Sayana Press®
- 104mg/0.65ml S/C injection.
Links
County Durham and Darlington Adult Bladder and Bowel formulary First Line Prescribing Guide 2023
FSRH Standards & Guidance
MHRA Drug Safety Update (Feb 2020): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: new insertion site to reduce rare risk of neurovascular injury and implant migration
MHRA Drug Safety Update (June 2016): Nexplanon (etonogestrel) contraceptive implants: reports of device in vasculature and lung
MHRA Drug Safety Update (March 2014): St John’s wort: interaction with hormonal contraceptives, including implants
MHRA Drug Safety Update (March 2014): St John’s wort: interaction with hormonal contraceptives, including implants
NICE CG30: Long-acting reversible contraception
NICE NG118: Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management
NICE NG123: Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management
NICE NG126: Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria - Catheter Formulary and Guidance (Sep 2021)
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria - Catheter Info Sheet
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria - Urinary Continence Enablement Products and Devices Formulary 2021
North of Tyne, Gateshead and North Cumbria Area Prescribing Committee - Urology Guidelines
Tees Urinary Continence Formulary February 2020
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