Desogestrel and Cerelle, exactly the same?

[jull]

Just want to make sure they're the same ive been on Cerelle for the last 3 months and its been going well, when i got my prescription it was the Desogestrel version. They're the exact same amount (75 microgram) and i cant see any difference in the leaflets, hoping they're the same i dont want to mess up how its been going. I start the new pack on sunday.

[Lindle]

Yes, they are the same. Desogestrel is the name of the medication, Cerelle the brand name.

medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...

[jull in reply to Lindle]

Thank you. Good to know.

[Lofty1589]

Yeah, they’re exactly the same. A GP tried to fob me off and say they were different as my mental health was bad from it. Of course, changing from Cerelle to Desogestrel did nothing at all! 🙄