Desogestrel (P medicine)

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This pharmacy guide will help you and your pharmacy teams supply desogestrel quickly and safely over the counter (OTC) as oral contraception, in line with the marketing authorisation.

It covers all the considerations before supply as well as a summary of the product information, the product supplied, other treatment options, and signposting to resources. There’s a handy flowchart to help you with decision making on whether to supply or not. 

This guide focuses on desogestrel 75 microgram tablets, which is licensed as a pharmacy (P) medicine and available OTC as Lovima and Hana 75 microgram film-coated tablets.

First Published: 12 November 2020
Updated: February 2025

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Sections on this page

  • Desogestrel
  • Decision-making process and flowchart for supply
  • Quantity to supply and repeat requests
  • Supply to the person’s representative
  • Counselling
  • Record keeping
  • Summary of product information
  • Alternative contraception options and sexual health advice
  • Moral beliefs
  • Vulnerable adults and children
  • Confidence in consultation skills 
  • Education for pharmacy teams
  • Further information

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