Drug Status Key

  • Non-Specialist Drugs
  • Specialist recommendation (or initiation where noted)
  • Specialist Initiation WITH Shared Care Guidelines
  • Specialist ONLY Drugs
  • Mixed Status - See individual drug entries for more details

Preferences

  • First Line
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • No Preference

It is currently more cost effective for desogestrel to be prescribed generically.

Pack
84 tablet
28 tablet
168 tablet

Hyperkalaemia has been observed in a few individuals during drosperinone 4mg use, although in most cases no increase in potassium level is to be expected. For individuals with risk factor for potassium elevation (renal impairment, hypoadrenalism, potassium-sparing medications) please consult the SmPC and CoSRH POP guidance for advice and recommended monitoring.

Pack
84 tablet