Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 1994;32:17-19; doi:10.1136/dtb.1994.32317
Copyright © 1994 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
Norplant - a contraceptive implant
Relevant BNF section: 7.3.2.2
Norplant, a progestagen implant designed to provide contraception for five years, was launched in the UK in October 1993. Almost 3 million women world wide are using it. The manufacturer claims that Norplant is "one of the most effective and practical forms of contraception for any woman who wants long-term reliability, convenience and the opportunity to change her mind". In this article we assess its use.
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