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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

Druggist

Both contraceptives contain the same active ingredient: desogestrel (75 micrograms), a female sex hormone (synthetic progestogen). In terms of prescribing, both contraceptives are regarded as the same drug. . New generic drugs are usually cheaper than original patent medicine, therefore switch in prescribing follows in the NHS.