Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
7.3. Contraceptives

7.3.5. Emergency contraception

Preferred List
Preferred List First Line
ULIPRISTAL ACETATE emergency contraception

Prescribing Notes:

  • Ulipristal is licensed for use in women presenting up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse for whom the insertion of an IUD is not acceptable. 
  • Please follow the FSRH guidance for appropriate use. 

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LEVONORGESTREL emergency contraception

Prescribing Notes:

Please follow the FSRH guidance for appropriate use. 

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