For information relating to Oral Contraceptive Prescribing Formularies Across South
Yorkshire on the SYMO website click here
Combined Oral Contraception - Low strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 20micrograms and Desogestrel 150microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Gedarel® 20/150
Second line - Bimizza® 150/20
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £5.98 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £5.04 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Standard strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 30micrograms and Desogestrel 150microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Gedarel® 30/150
Second line - Cimizt® 150/30
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £4.93 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £3.80 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Low strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 20micrograms and Gestodene 75microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Millinette® 20/75
Second line - Akizza® 75/20
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £6.37 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £6.73 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Standard strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 30micrograms and Gestodene 75microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Millinette® 30/75
Second line - Femodene®
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £4.85 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £6.73 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Multiphasic 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 30micrograms and Levonorgestrel 50microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - TriRegol®
Second line - Logynon®
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x (6tabs + 5tabs + 10tabs)) | £2.87 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Standard strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 30micrograms and Levonorgestrel 150microgram Tablet
Preferred Brands to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Rigevidon®
Second line - Levest® 150/30
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £1.89 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £1.80 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Standard strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 35micrograms and Norgestimate 250micrograms Tablet
Preferred Brand to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Lizinna®
Second line - Cilique®
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £4.64 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £4.65 |
Combined Oral Contraception - 24 active and 4 placebo tablets
Ethinylestradiol 20micrograms and Drospirenone 3milligram Tablet
Preferred Brand to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Eloine®
No second line
*Drospirenone has antiandrogenic properties and diuretic properties. These products are more expensive than other COCs and should not routinely be a first or second choice. They may be preferred for individuals with acne, cyclical weight gain or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, taking into account the thromboembolic risk. Use with care if an increase in plasma potassium concentration might be hazardous.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 84 tablet (3 x 28 tablets) | £14.70 |
Combined Oral Contraception - Standard strength 21 day preparation
Ethinylestradiol 30micrograms and Drospirenone 3milligram Tablet
Preferred Brand to be used in Primary Care:
First line - Yacella®
Second line - Dretine®
*Drospirenone has antiandrogenic properties and diuretic properties. These products are more expensive than other COCs and should not routinely be a first or second choice. They may be preferred for individuals with acne, cyclical weight gain or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, taking into account the thromboembolic risk. Use with care if an increase in plasma potassium concentration might be hazardous.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £8.34 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 63 tablet (3 x 21 tablets) | £8.30 |