Nexplanon Duration of Effectiveness

Standard Approved Duration

• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) is approved for 3 years of use and maintains contraceptive efficacy with failure rates of less than 1% throughout this period 1, 2

Extended Use Beyond 3 Years

• No cited facts are available for this section

Clinical Decision-Making Algorithm

• The FDA recommends replacing Nexplanon at 3 years as per FDA approval 1