TY - JOUR T1 - â–¼Norplant - a contraceptive implant JF - Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO - Drug Ther Bull SP - 17 LP - 19 DO - 10.1136/dtb.1994.32317 VL - 32 IS - 3 A2 - , Y1 - 1994/03/01 UR - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/32/3/17.abstract N2 - Relevant BNF section: 7.3.2.2Norplant, 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. ER -