Microgynon 30

Contraceptive pill consultation process

Please read in full the safety information before completing an online consultation for Microgynon 30 on prescription.

Who qualifies for Microgynon 30

Eligible women can obtain a 3-month supply of Microgynon 30 contraceptive pill. Women qualify if:

• They have been taking Microgynon 30 for the last year.
• They have had no problems with Microgynon 30 in the last year.
• They have had a face-to-face check up for their contraceptive pill in the last year.

Brands of contraceptive similar to Microgynon 30

Ovranette, Rigevidon and Levest contraceptive pills contain the same ingredients at the same strength and dosage as Microgynon 30, and work in exactly the same way.

Alternative contraceptive pills

Please note: Dr Fox can only issue the same pill you are already taking. Women cannot change their regular oral contraceptive pill to a new type without seeing a doctor face-to-face.

In addition to Microgynon 30 Dr Fox supplies all other brands of contraceptive pills including other combined pills and mini pills. Combined pills contain two types of hormone: eostrogens and progestogens. Mini pills contain progestogens only.

Switching from Microgynon to Rigevidon

It is currently cheaper to the NHS to provide Rigevidon. Doctors may switch some women from Microgynon to Rigevidon as an NHS cost cutting measure.

In theory, at least, there should be no difference. The side effects and effectiveness of the two pills should be the same. The active hormonal ingredients are, after all, identical. However, for whatever reason, some women are uncomfortable with a change, over which they may not have had much say. Some women complain of feeling less well. It remains to be seen whether complaints about the switch settle down.