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.

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

Step 1: Select your profession under ‘For Healthcare Professionals’.

Step 2: Click on ‘Useful links’.

Step 3: Click on ‘MOH Alert’ and log in via Singpass.

Step 4: Click on ‘Drug Alerts’ or ‘Med Device Alerts’ to view the DHCPLs.