Advice

following an abbreviated submission

mifepristone tablet and misoprostol vaginal tablets combipack (Medabon®) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: for medical termination of developing intra-uterine pregnancy of up to 63 days of amenorrhoea.

For patients in whom mifepristone and misoprostol is an appropriate choice of therapy, Medabon® provides the two components in a single pack at a lower cost than the individual components.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
mifepristone (Medabon)
SMC ID:
913/13
Indication:
For medical termination of developing intra-uterine pregnancy of up to 63 days of amenorrhoea.
Pharmaceutical company
Sun Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd
BNF chapter
Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Submission type
Abbreviated
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
10 November 2014