All healthcare professionals performing insertions and/or removals of NEXPLANON should receive instructions and training prior to inserting or removing the implant.
From the removal of protective cap of the applicator until retraction of the needle from the arm.
Mean Insertion Time of NEXPLANON1
- In a clinical trial, mean insertion time was under 1 minute.*
- All health care providers performing insertions and/or removals of NEXPLANON should receive instructions and training prior to inserting or removing the implant.
From the removal of protective cap of the applicator until retraction of the needle from the arm.
Insertion Instructions PDF
Download for information about inserting NEXPLANON
Download Insertion Instructions PDFRemoval Instructions PDF
Download for information about removing NEXPLANON
Download Removal Instructions PDFWhether your patient’s visit is in-person or in the virtual setting, the following resources may help support your discussion about birth control options.
Birth Control Questionnaire
Download a list of questions that may help you understand your patient’s level of familiarity with different types of birth control options.
Download Birth Control Questionnaire PDFIf you have patients who prefer to meet virtually, the below materials may be helpful to you.
Virtual Visit Checklist
Tips that may help you prepare for visits with your patients who are remote
Download Virtual Visit ChecklistVirtual Counseling Techniques
Considerations for adapting your counseling conversations to the virtual setting
Download Virtual Counseling PDFVirtual Conversation Guide
Guidance on discussing NEXPLANON in the virtual setting
Download Virtual Conversation PDF