Marvelon

Contraceptive pill consultation process

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

Who qualifies for Marvelon

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

• They have been taking Marvelon for the last year.
• They have had no problems with Marvelon 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 Marvelon

Gederal 30/150 contains the same hormones as Marvelon.

Mercilon contraceptive pills are similar to Marvelon. They contain the same hormones, Mercilon having slightly less oestrogen, 20 micrograms of the oestrogen ethinylestradiol compared 30 micrograms for Marvelon.

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 Marvelon 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.