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Combined oral hormonal contraceptive (COC) in reproductive health

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SPS PGD template for the supply of a combined oral hormonal contraceptive for contraception, or for individuals requiring control of problematic bleeding.

Contents
  1. Provenance
  2. Planned Review
  3. Template versions available
  4. PGD template attachment
  5. More reproductive health PGD templates
  6. All PGD templates
  7. Update history

Provenance

Written by SPS and the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (CoSRH), with the support of specialist stakeholders working within clinical practice, for use within reproductive services.

August 2025 – note the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) has now changed its name to the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH). Some web pages and CoSRH documents will continue to display the FSRH name; where you see FSRH, this refers to CoSRH. All weblinks are still active.

Planned Review

Following the December 2025 launch of revised UKMEC guidelines from CoSRH, all reproductive health PGDs are being reviewed to ensure they reflect the updated UKMEC.

Updated versions will be published once approved through the SPS governance process, with an expected publication date of end January 2026.

Template versions available

Version 3.0 of this PGD template, valid from April 2026, has been published to allow organisations to undertake local governance processes in a timely manner.

Version 2.6 of this PGD template remains currently valid and will be removed from this page on its expiry (31st March 2026)

PGD template attachment

The template PGD is attached below to download and use in conjunction with our implementation advice.

More reproductive health PGD templates

All PGD templates

National PGD templates

National PGD templates are developed with experts for clinical specialties. They reduce duplication and variation, and improve consistency of care.

Update history

  1. Planned update details added
  1. Republished
  2. Version 3.0 template published and explanatory wording added. Page reviewed.
  1. Amended template v2.6 published following correction of typo
  1. Version 2.6 published - updates detailed within document.
  1. Information added regarding name change of FSRH to CoSRH
  1. V2.5 published. Added statement to reflect new FSRH advice on desogestrel and risk of meningioma. Clarified statement regarding omitted pills. Updated references.
  1. Planned update section added
  1. Updated template published (changes detailed within document)
  1. Updated template V2.3 published
  1. Version 2.2 published to reflect SPC update
  1. Title, URL and summary amended.
  1. Updated V2.1 added - update to advice re Zoely COC product
  1. Version 1 removed as expiring end March '23
  1. Version 2.0 PGD template added
  1. Revised template added to reflect updated FSRH guidance on use of e-cigarettes/vaping and minor detailed amendments
  1. Published

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