Advice

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation.

estradiol/dienogest (Qlaira) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for oral contraception.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication. As a result we cannot recommend its use within NHS Scotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
estradiol / dienogest (Qlaira)
SMC ID:
583/09
Indication:
Oral contraception
Pharmaceutical company
Bayer plc/Bayer Schering Pharma
BNF chapter
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
12 October 2009