Advice
Not recommended for use within NHS Scotland
RECOMMENDATION
Desogestrel is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill (POP), which may possibly have greater efficacy than other POPs, due to increased inhibition of ovulation. However the apparent benefits do not justify the increase in costs involved.
The license holder has indicated their decision to resubmit.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- Desogestrel (Cerazette®)
- SMC ID:
- 36/03
- Indication:
- Contraception
- Pharmaceutical company
- Organon Laboratories Ltd
- BNF chapter
- Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
- Submission type
- Full
- Status
- Not recommended
- Date advice published
- 09 May 2003