Progestogen-only pill
Cerelle
Cerelle is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill containing desogestrel.
Active: Desogestrel 75 micrograms
Contraception
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Contraception
Finding contraception that fits your health, routine and preferences should feel straightforward. Our pharmacy team can help you understand the available options and the clinical assessment required before treatment is supplied.
Browse combined pills, progestogen-only pills, the weekly patch and period-delay treatment below. Every medicine is prescription-only, and suitability must be confirmed by an appropriate prescriber after a confidential consultation.
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Clinical assessmentSuitability checked before supply
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How the service works
Prescription contraception is never one-size-fits-all. A clinical assessment considers your medical history, current medicines, blood pressure and personal preferences.
1
Choose an option
Review the available pill and patch options, including their hormone type and active ingredients.
2
Complete an assessment
An appropriate prescriber checks that the treatment is suitable and may contact you for more information.
3
Pharmacy supply
If approved and in stock, your medicine is supplied with the information you need to use it safely.
Treatment options
Contraception medicines
Prices shown are starting-price guides and may change. Final pricing and availability are confirmed during the pharmacy process.
Combined pill
Microgynon 30
Microgynon 30 is a combined contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Levonorgestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Everyday combined pill
Microgynon 30 ED
Microgynon 30 ED is an everyday combined contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol. Its pack includes active and inactive tablets so it can be taken every day as prescribed.
Active: Levonorgestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms in each active tablet
Combined pill
Rigevidon
Rigevidon is a combined contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Levonorgestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Combined pill
Yasmin
Yasmin is a combined contraceptive pill containing drospirenone and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Drospirenone 3 mg and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Progestogen-only pill
Cerazette
Cerazette is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill containing desogestrel.
Active: Desogestrel 75 micrograms
Combined pill
Gedarel 20/150
Gedarel 20/150 is a combined contraceptive pill containing desogestrel and ethinylestradiol. Supply requires a pharmacist or clinician to assess individual suitability.
Active: Desogestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms
Combined pill
Gedarel 30/150
Gedarel 30/150 is a combined contraceptive pill containing desogestrel and ethinylestradiol. It is a prescription medicine, and suitability must be assessed before supply.
Active: Desogestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Combined contraceptive patch
Evra patches
Evra is a combined hormonal contraceptive patch containing norelgestromin and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Norelgestromin and ethinylestradiol (delivered through the skin)
Combined pill
Cilique
Cilique is a combined contraceptive pill containing norgestimate and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Norgestimate 250 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms
Combined pill
Femodene
Femodene is a combined contraceptive pill containing gestodene and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Gestodene 75 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Low-dose combined pill
Femodette
Femodette is a combined contraceptive pill containing gestodene and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Gestodene 75 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms
Combined pill
Levest
Levest is a combined contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Levonorgestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Combined pill
Lizinna
Lizinna is a combined contraceptive pill containing norgestimate and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Norgestimate 250 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms
Combined pill
Lucette
Lucette is a combined contraceptive pill containing drospirenone and ethinylestradiol. It is a prescription medicine, and suitability must be assessed before supply.
Active: Drospirenone 3 mg and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Combined pill
Marvelon
Marvelon is a combined contraceptive pill containing desogestrel and ethinylestradiol. It is a prescription medicine, and suitability must be assessed before supply.
Active: Desogestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 30 micrograms
Low-dose combined pill
Mercilon
Mercilon is a combined contraceptive pill containing desogestrel and ethinylestradiol.
Active: Desogestrel 150 micrograms and ethinylestradiol 20 micrograms
Combined pill
Millinette
Millinette is a combined contraceptive pill containing gestodene and ethinylestradiol, it is 20/75 strength. The exact strength must be selected, and supply requires a pharmacist or clinician to assess individual suitability.
Active: Gestodene 75 micrograms with ethinylestradiol 20 or 30 micrograms, depending on strength
Period-delay treatment
Norethisterone 5 mg
Norethisterone 5 mg is a prescription progestogen tablet that may be used to delay a period when clinically appropriate. It is not a contraceptive, and suitability must be assessed before supply.
Active: Norethisterone 5 mg per tablet
Progestogen-only pill
Norgeston
Norgeston is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill containing levonorgestrel.
Active: Levonorgestrel 30 micrograms
Progestogen-only pill
Slynd
Slynd is a progestogen-only contraceptive pill containing drospirenone.
Active: Drospirenone 4 mg
Important: product information is a summary and does not replace the patient information leaflet or clinical advice. Supply is subject to assessment, availability and final pricing.
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