Important Information Regarding the proper insertion and removal technique for Implanon® (etonogestrel implant)

SOL Limited (Singapore Branch) ('MSD"), a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc, would like to highlight to healthcare professionals the importance of the proper insertion and removal techniques for Implanon®, a long-acting subdermally implanted contraceptive, so as to ensure the efficacy of the product. SOL Limited also advises that users should be informed that they can request the removal Implanon® at any time but the implant should not be left in place for more than 3 years. Only a physician who is familiar with the removal technique should, on request or at the end of the 3 years perform the removal procedure.

 
 
Healthcare professional, Therapeutic Products
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Dear Healthcare Professional Letters

12 Dec 2019

Only abstracts of the Dear Healthcare Professional Letters (DHCPL) are provided on this website. Details of the letters can be found on the MOH Alert System, which is accessible via the Health Professionals Portal (HPP). HPP is a one-stop portal for all healthcare professionals in Singapore. Dentists, medical doctors and pharmacists may access HPP at https://www.moh.gov.sg/hpp/, and follow the procedures below to access the MOH Alert system.

Step 1: On the top navigation ribbon of webpage, select 'For Healthcare Professionals' followed by 'Health Professionals Portal' and click on the choice of profession. User will be redirected to the specific HPP webpage for the selected profession.

Step 2: Click on the Restricted Content icon on the left panel of webpage and login via SingPass.

Step 3: Click on the MOH Alert icon under ‘Applications’ section

Step 4: Click on the Drug Alert tab to view the DHCPLs.