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etonogestrel · Medicine question

Is the Nexplanon (etonogestrel) implant biodegradable?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

No, the Nexplanon (etonogestrel) implant is non-biodegradable.

Sources for this answer

Nexplanon 68 mg implant for subdermal useOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 24Document updated 15 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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