Watch for Twirla, a New Contraceptive Patch

December 2020

Rx Twirla (ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel) will be a new weekly contraceptive patch.

It's similar to Xulane (ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin)...with 30 mcg/day ethinyl estradiol instead of 35 mcg/day with Xulane.

Both are options for patients who don't want to take a daily pill, insert a vaginal ring, or use a long-acting form (IUD, etc).

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Table of Contents

Diabetes Meds Expect to See SGLT2 Inhibitors for Some Patients WithOUT Diabetes
Pregnancy Educate Pregnant Moms About Treating Pain or Fever
Alcohol Listen for Questions About Hangover Remedies
Venous Thromboembolism Be Prepared With Answers About Treating VTE
Contraceptives Watch for Twirla, a New Contraceptive Patch
Benzodiazepines Consider Strategies for Safe Use of Benzodiazepines
Parkinson's Disease Clarify the Role of Ongentys and Kynmobi for Parkinson's Disease
Vaccines Ensure Patients Get Recommended Meningococcal Vaccines
Practice Help Patients Navigate Mobile Health Apps
Infectious Diseases Understand Roles of Remdesivir and Dexamethasone for COVID-19
Immunizations Expect More Pharmacy Technicians to Give Vaccines