September 2011
SHFPA medical leaders have reviewed recent evidence in relation to levonorgestrel
emergency contraception (LNG-EC), available in Australia in pharmacies as an S3
product. Previous advice was that while LNG-EC was approved up to 72 hours, it had
some efficacy up to 120 hours but was more effective the earlier it was taken after
unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI). For futher information click here
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