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Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Low-dose combined oral contraceptive with anti-androgenic properties. May help with acne and water retention. Now PBS listed from March 2025.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Ultra low-dose combined pill with 24 active tablets. Shorter hormone-free interval may reduce withdrawal symptoms. Now PBS listed from March 2025.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Popular monophasic combined pill. Contains 7 inactive tablets to maintain routine. PBS listed.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Combined pill with anti-androgenic properties. Often prescribed for acne and hirsutism.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Reliable monophasic combined pill with proven track record. PBS listed.
Generic Health
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Generic version of Diane-35. Same active ingredients at lower cost.
Generic Health
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Budget-friendly generic combined pill with same effectiveness as branded versions.
Pfizer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Traditional 21-day pack combined pill. 7-day break between packs.
Pfizer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Monophasic combined pill with norethisterone progestin.
Organon
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Third-generation combined pill with desogestrel progestin.
Stenlake
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Low-dose combined pill with reduced estrogen content. PBS listed.
Pfizer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Low-dose combined pill suitable for women sensitive to higher hormone levels.
Stenlake
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Generic anti-androgenic combined pill for acne-prone skin.
Generic Health
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Another generic option for anti-androgenic contraception.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Traditional 21-day pack version of popular Levlen formula.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Lower dose version of Microgynon with reduced side effects.
Stenlake
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Triphasic pill with varying hormone levels throughout the cycle. PBS listed.
Pfizer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Triphasic combined pill mimicking natural hormone fluctuations.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Higher dose combined pill for specific medical needs. PBS listed.
Organon
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Modern combined pill with natural estradiol instead of synthetic estrogen.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Quadriphasic pill with natural estradiol. May reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Fourth-generation combined pill with dienogest progestin.
Teva
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Extended-cycle pill taken continuously for 91 days. Only 4 periods per year.
Organon
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
New generation pill with estetrol (natural estrogen). PBS listed from October 2025.
Exeltis
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Modern mini pill with 24-hour missed pill window. No estrogen. PBS listed from May 2025.
Pfizer
Effectiveness: 99.5%
Prescription required
Traditional mini pill taken continuously without breaks. PBS listed.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 99.5%
Prescription required
Low-dose progestin-only pill with 35-tablet packs. PBS listed.
Organon
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Progestin-only pill suitable for breastfeeding mothers and those who cannot take estrogen.
Generic Health
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Generic version of Cerazette with same active ingredient.
Stenlake
Effectiveness: 99.7%
Prescription required
Another generic desogestrel mini pill option.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 89%
Over the counter
Emergency contraceptive pill effective up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
HRA Pharma
Effectiveness: 95%
Prescription required
Emergency contraceptive effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.
Bayer
Effectiveness: 89%
Over the counter
Single-dose emergency contraceptive. Same effectiveness as Postinor-2 but one tablet.
Generic Health
Effectiveness: 89%
Over the counter
Generic emergency contraceptive with same active ingredient as Postinor.
Apotex
Effectiveness: 89%
Over the counter
Budget-friendly emergency contraceptive available at most pharmacies.