Circular: Changes in the prescription of Implanon

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The circular outlines that certain medications for these illnesses may interfere with the hormonal implants. Thus the circular recommends that women on specific medications such as efavirenz, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, and phenobarbital be prescribed alternative birth control methods.

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