Oral Contraceptive Reference Chart

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Generic Name (Tier 1)

Brand Name

Estrogen/Progestin Component

MONOPHASIC

Aviane, Orsythia, Falmina, Lessina,

Delyla, Aubra, Sronyx, Lutera, levonorgestrel/EE

Alesse (not available)

EE 20 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg

Apri, Solia, Reclipsen, Enskyce, Emoquette, Desogestrel/EE

Ortho-Cept, Desogen

EE 30 mcg/ Desogestrel 0.15 mg

Levora, Portia, Altavera, Chateal, Kurvelo, Marlissa, Levonorgestrel/EE

Nordette,

Levlen (not available)

EE 30 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg

Low-Ogestrel, Cryselle, Norgestrel/EE, Elinest Lo/Ovral EE 30 mcg/ Norgestrel 0.3 mg Junel 1.5/30, Microgestin 1.5/30, Gildess 1.5/30, Larin 1.5/30 Loestrin 1.5/30 EE 30 mcg/ Norethindrone 1.5 mg Junel Fe 1.5/30, Microgestin Fe 1.5/30, Gildess Fe 1.5/30, Larin Fe 1.5/30 Loestrin Fe 1.5/30 EE 30 mcg/ Norethindrone 1.5 mg/ Fe 75 mg

Junel 1/20, Microgestin 1/20, Gildess 1/20, Larin 1/20, Norethindrone/EE Loestrin 1/20 EE 20 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg Junel Fe 1/20, Microgestin Fe 1/20, Gildess Fe 1/20, Larin Fe 1/20, Norethindrone/EE/Fe, Tarina Fe Loestrin Fe 1/20 EE 20 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75 mg

Sprintec, Previfem, MonoNessa,

Norgestimate/EE, Estarylla, Mono-Linyah

Ortho-Cyclen EE 35 mcg/ Norgestimate 0.25 mg

Balziva, Zenchent, Briellyn, Philith, Gildagia, Vyfemla

Ovcon-35 EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.4 mg

Zeosa, Zenchent Fe, Wymzya Fe (chew or swallow)

Femcon Fe (chew or swallow)

EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.4 mg/ Fe 75 mg

Necon 0.5/35, Nortrel 0.5/35, Wera 0.5/35

Brevicon, Modicon EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.5 mg

Necon 1/35,Nortrel 1/35,Cyclafem 1/35, Alyacen 1/35,Dasetta 1/35,Pirmella 1/35

Ortho-Novum 1/35, Norinyl 1+35

EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg

Zovia 1/35E, Kelnor 1/35

Demulen 1/35 (not available)

EE 35 mcg / Ethynodiol diacetate 1 mg

None

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None

Ovcon-50 EE 50 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg

None

Zovia 1/50E EE 50 mcg/ Ethynodiol diacetate 1 mg

None

Norinyl 1 + 50, Necon 1/50

Mestranol 50 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg

Ocella, Syeda, Zarah, Drospirenone/EE

Yasmin EE 30 mcg/ Drospirenone 3 mg None Safyral *Non-formulary EE 30 mcg/ Drospirenone 3 mg/ Levomefolate calcium 0.451 mg

BIPHASIC

Kariva, Azurette, Viorele, Pimtrea

desogestrel/EE

Mircette EE 20, 10 mcg / Desogestrel 0.15 mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (EE 20 mcg): 21 days

 Inactive tablet: 2 days

 Active EE only (10 mcg): 5 days None

Necon 10/11 EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.5, 1 mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (Nor 0.5 mg): 10 days

 Active tablet (Nor 1 mg): 11 days

TRIPHASIC

Tilia Fe, Tri-Legest Fe

Estrostep Fe EE 20, 30, 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75 mg Extended Cycle

 Inactive tablet (Fe only): 7 days Trivora, Enpresse, Myzilra, Levonest

Tri-Levlen (not available)

EE 30, 40 mcg/ levonorgestrel 0.05, 0.075, 0.125mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (EE 30, Lev 0.05): 6 days

 Inactive tablet: 7 days Tri-Sprintec, Trinessa,

Tri-Previfem, Tri-Linyah, Tri-Estarylla, Norgestimate/EE

Ortho Tri-Cyclen EE 35 mcg/ Norgestimate 0.18, 0.215, 0.25 mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (Nor 0.18): 7 days

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None

Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO EE 25 mcg/ Norgestimate 0.18, 0.215, 0.25 mg Extended Cycle

 Inactive tablet: 7 days Aranelle , Leena

Tri-Norinyl EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.5, 1 mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (Nor 1): 9 days

 Inactive tablet: 7 days Velivet, Cesia, Caziant

Cyclessa EE 25 mcg/ Desogestrel 100, 125, 150 mcg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (Des 100): 7 days

 Inactive tablet: 7 days Necon 7/7/7, Nortrel 7/7/7, Cyclafem

7/7/7, Alyacen 7/7/7, Dasetta 7/7/7, Pirmella 777

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 EE 35 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.5, 0.75, 1 mg Extended Cycle

 Active tablet (Nor 1): 7 days

FOUR-PHASIC

None

Natazia Estradiol valerate 3, 2, 1 mg/ Dienogest 2, 3 mg Extended Cycle

 Active estrogen only (EV 3 mg): 2 days

 Active tab (EV 2mg, Dienogest 2mg): 5 days

 Active tab (EV 2mg, Dienogest 3mg): 17 days

 Active estrogen only (EV 1mg): 2 days

EXTENDED-CYCLE

MONOPHASIC

None Generess Fe (chewable only) * Non-formulary EE 25 mcg/ Norethindrone 0.8 mg/ Fe 75mg Extended Cycle:

 Active tablet: 24 days

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Lomedia 24 Fe, Norethindrone/EE/Fe

Extended Cycle:

 Inactive tablet: 4 days None

Minastrin 24 Fe (chewable)

EE 20 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75 mg Extended Cycle:

 Inactive tablet: 4 days None Beyaz *Non-formulary EE 20 mcg/ Drospirenone 3 mg/ Levomefolate calcium 0.451 mg Extended Cycle

 Inactive tablet: 4 days Gianvi, Loryna, Vestura, Nikki

Yaz EE 20 mcg/ Drospirenone 3 mg

Extended Cycle:

MULTIPHASIC

None Lo Loestrin Fe *Non-formulary EE 10 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75mg Extended Cycle:

 Active EE only: 2 days

 Inactive tablet: 2 days None Lo Minastrin Fe (chewable) *Non-formulary EE 10 mcg/ Norethindrone 1 mg/ Fe 75mg Extended Cycle:

 Active EE only: 2 days

 Inactive tablet: 2 days Amethia, Camrese, Daysee

Seasonique EE 30, 10 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg Extended Cycle:

 Active EE only (10 mcg): 7 days Camrese Lo, Amethia Lo,

Levonorgestrel/EE

LoSeasonique EE 20, 10 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg Extended Cycle:

 Active EE only (10 mcg): 7 days Quasense, Jolessa, Introvale,

levonorgestrel/EE

Seasonale EE 30 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg Extended Cycle:

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 KEY

o EE = Ethinyl Estradiol

o EV = Estradiol Valerate

o Fe = Ferrous Fumarate

 Inactive tablet: 7 days None

Quartette

*Non-formulary

EE 20, 25, 30, 10 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg Extended Cycle

 Active EE only (10 mcg): 7 days

CONTINUOUS CYCLE (no hormone-free interval)

None

Amethyst,

Lybrel (not available )

EE 20 mcg/ Levonorgestrel 90 mcg

 Take daily

PROGESTIN-ONLY PILLS

Jolivette, Errin, Camila, Nora-BE, Heather, Jencycla, Deblitane, Sharobel, Lyza, Norlyroc, Norethindrone

Ortho Micronor, Nor-QD

Norethindrone 0.35 mg

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES

Next Choice, levonorgestrel

Plan B Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg (2 pills)

 Take 2nd tablet 12 hours after the 1st Next Choice One Dose, My Way,

levonorgestrel

Plan B One-Step

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (1 pill)

None