A 42-year-old member asked:
Is it possible to get a prescription for the contraceptive patch (evra) from a family planning clinic?
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Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Be seen: It would be impossible to know what your local clinic would or would not prescribe, but that is a commonly prescribed contraceptive.
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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy commented
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Most of us do not prescribe the contraceptive patch nowadays, as it was shown to have an increased risk of clotting disorders vs other options available
Mar 25, 2016
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