PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE ED - , TI - â–¼Norplant - a contraceptive implant AID - 10.1136/dtb.1994.32317 DP - 1994 Mar 01 TA - Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin PG - 17--19 VI - 32 IP - 3 4099 - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/32/3/17.short 4100 - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/32/3/17.full SO - Drug Ther Bull1994 Mar 01; 32 AB - 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.