Advice

following an abbreviated submission

levonorgestrel (Levosert®) intrauterine delivery system is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Contraception. Heavy menstrual bleeding.

Levosert® may be particularly useful in women with heavy menstrual bleeding requiring (reversible) contraception.

Levosert® intrauterine delivery system (IUS) contains the same total amount of levonorgestrel with the same release profile as an existing levonorgestrel-containing IUS at a lower unit cost.
 

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
levonorgestrel (Levosert)
SMC ID:
1058/15
Indication:
Contraception. Heavy menstrual bleeding.
Pharmaceutical company
Actavis
BNF chapter
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Submission type
Abbreviated
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
08 June 2015