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Slynd (drospirenone)United Healthcare

prevention of pregnancy

Preferred products

  • norethindrone (generic Ortho Micronor)
  • norgestrel (Opill)

Initial criteria

  • Used for the prevention of pregnancy
  • AND History of failure, contraindication, or intolerance to both of the following progesterone-only contraceptives: norethindrone (generic Ortho Micronor) AND norgestrel (Opill)
  • AND Provider attests that patient has been instructed to avoid estrogen-containing contraceptives due to a health concern or the patient is currently breastfeeding

Approval duration

12 months