Regulatory PathRegulatory requirements compared

Active substance

Levonorgestrel

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SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list

Trade nameStrengthForm · routePackPublic priceTypeCompanyStatus
MICROLUT 0.03MG-TAB COATED TAB.0.03 mgCoated tablet · Oral use35 BlisterSAR 14.55NCE · PrescriptionBAYER AGValid
MIRENA 52 MG INTRAUTERINE DELIVERY SYSTEM (IUS)52 mgIntrauterine delivery system · Vaginal use1 BoxSAR 379.60NCE · PrescriptionBAYER OYValid
NAVELA 1.5 MG TABLET1.5 mgTablet · Oral use1 BlisterSAR 38.55NCE · OTCEXELTIS GERMANY GmbHValid
POSTINOR-20.75 mgTablet · Oral use2 BlisterSAR 38.55Generic · OTCAJA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIESValid
MICROLUT 0.03MG-TAB COATED TAB.0.03 mgCoated tablet · Oral use35 BlisterSAR 14.55NCE · PrescriptionBAYER PHARMA AGWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
POSTINOR-20.75 mgTablet · Oral use2 BlisterSAR 38.55Generic · PrescriptionGEDEON RICHTERWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary

CONTRACEPTION; ENDOMETRIOSIS

US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
MIRENA52MGsystem · intrauterineBAYER HLTHCAREPrescription6 Dec 2000
PLAN B ONE-STEP1.5MGtablet · oralFDN CONSUMEROver-the-counter10 Jul 2009
SKYLA13.5MGsystem · intrauterineBAYER HLTHCAREPrescription9 Jan 2013
LEVONORGESTREL0.75MGtablet · oralLUPIN LTDOver-the-counter23 Jan 2013
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralNOVEL LABS INCOver-the-counter22 Feb 2013
FALLBACK SOLO1.5MGtablet · oralLUPINOver-the-counter19 Jun 2014
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralPERRIGO R AND DOver-the-counter20 Aug 2014
OPCICON ONE-STEP1.5MGtablet · oralSUN PHARMOver-the-counter11 Sep 2014
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralXIROMEDOver-the-counter31 Oct 2014
LILETTA52MGsystem · intrauterineMEDICINES360Prescription26 Feb 2015
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralNAARI PTEOver-the-counter29 May 2015
ATHENTIA NEXT1.5MGtablet · oralAUROBINDO PHARMAOver-the-counter8 Dec 2015
HER STYLE1.5MGtablet · oralNOVAST LABSOver-the-counter11 Mar 2016
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralGLENMARK PHARMS LTDOver-the-counter25 Mar 2016
KYLEENA19.5MGsystem · intrauterineBAYER HLTHCAREPrescription16 Sep 2016
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralLABORATOIRE HRAOver-the-counter3 Jul 2018
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralXIROMEDOver-the-counter18 Sep 2018
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralNAARI PTEOver-the-counter2 May 2019
LEVONORGESTREL1.5MGtablet · oralANNORA PHARMAOver-the-counter30 Sep 2025
NORPLANT36MG/IMPLANTimplant · implantationPOPULATION COUNCILDiscontinued10 Dec 1990
NORPLANT SYSTEM IN PLASTIC CONTAINER36MG/IMPLANTimplant · implantationWYETH PHARMS INCDiscontinued10 Dec 1990
LEVONORGESTREL75MG/IMPLANTimplant · implantationWYETH PHARMS INCDiscontinued15 Aug 1996
JADELLE75MG/IMPLANT **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons**implant · implantationPOPULATION COUNCILDiscontinued1 Nov 1996
PLAN B0.75MG **Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons**tablet · oralFDN CONSUMERDiscontinued28 Jul 1999
LEVONORGESTREL0.75MGtablet · oralWATSON LABSDiscontinued24 Jun 2009

7 more — full table

Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)

BrandDINStrengthForm · routeCompany
BACKUP PLAN ONESTEP024335321.5 MGTABLET · ORALAPOTEX INC
CONTINGENCY ONE024250091.5 MGTABLET · ORALSENADOR LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED
KYLEENA0245952319.5 MGINSERT (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · INTRAUTERINEBAYER INC
MIRENA0224300552 MGINSERT (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · INTRAUTERINEBAYER INC
MYSTEP025484611.5 MGTABLET · ORALJAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
PLAN B022938541.5 MGTABLET · ORALFOUNDATION CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC

Prices — United States and England

SourceProduct as listedPriceUnit / packDate
US NADACLEVONORGESTREL 1.5 MG TABLET$6.33055per EA23 Sep 2026
NHS Drug TariffLevonorgestrel 1.5mg tablets£1.311 tablet1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffLevonorgestrel 13.5mg intrauterine device£69.221 device1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffLevonorgestrel 19.5mg intrauterine device£76.001 device1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffLevonorgestrel 20micrograms/24hours intrauterine device£88.001 device1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffLevonorgestrel 30microgram tablets£0.9235 tablet1 Oct 2026

NADAC: average price US retail pharmacies pay to buy the medicine. NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA: basic price reimbursed to pharmacies in England and Wales.

WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)

  • 22.1.1. Oral hormonal contraceptives · core
    Contact with health services for postcoital contraception; Contact with health services for contraceptive management
    Oral > Solid: 750 µg [2]; 1.5 mg [1] | Oral > Solid: 30 µg
  • 22.1.3. Intrauterine devices · core
    Contact with health services for insertion of contraceptive device
    Intrauterine system with reservoir containing 52 mg of levonorgestrel.

Safety signals and safety-related labeling changes

  • US FDA 16 Jul 2024 ALESSE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Boxed Warning; Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 15 Feb 2024 CLIMARA PRO — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Jun 2023 LILETTA — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 4 May 2023 SKYLA — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 4 May 2023 KYLEENA — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 27 Jan 2023 LOSEASONIQUE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Boxed Warning; Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 27 Jan 2023 SEASONALE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Boxed Warning; Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 27 Jan 2023 SEASONIQUE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 12 Aug 2022 MIRENA — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 4 Aug 2022 QUARTETTE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Apr 2022 LO/OVRAL FE — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Boxed Warning; Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Use in Specific Populations; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Apr 2022 BALCOLTRA — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Apr 2022 NORDETTE-21 — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Apr 2022 NORDETTE-28 — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide
  • US FDA 29 Apr 2022 TRIPHASIL-21 — safety-related labeling change
    Labeling sections changed: Contraindications; Warnings and Precautions; Adverse Reactions; Drug Interactions; Patient Counseling Information / Patient Information / Medication Guide

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Combinations containing Levonorgestrel

Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.