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In uk is cerelle desogestrel 75mg pop all the same as the generics gp refuses to repeat rx for cerelle and will only provide desogestrel generic ,safe

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cerelle: Cerelle is the brand name for Desogestrel. If the generic brand you are getting is also Desogestrel then it is the same drug and would be a safe alternative.

Answered 4/22/2017

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A member asked:

In uk is cerelle desogestrel 75mg pop all the same as the generics gp refuses to repeat rx for cerelle and will only provide desogestrel generic ,safe

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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