Pharmacy given me Progesterone instead of Utrogestan

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First and second cycle I had Utrogestran, recently picked up next prescription and they’ve given me plain Progesterone.
Is there are difference or is it just a branding thing?

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt/utrogestan-micronised-progesterone/about-utrogestan/

Thanks @Gingernaut
If I understand correctly, that whole article refers to the Utrogestan branded progesterone tablets rather than plain old ‘Progesterone’ branded tablets.
Do you think they are exactly the same?
Both body identical micronised progesterone?

Utrogestan is just a brand name so it’s the exact same drug

This is correct afaik

Yes, it's the same thing. Worry not.

aaah thanks all - that’s good to hear. Couldnt be arsed with yet another change..!

The box should say Micronised Progesterone and you should be able to compare the ingredients by looking at the leaflet in the box.

My GP tried to give me an alternative to Utrogestan I had spotted it on the NHS app before I collected it from the chemist. I then queried with the pharmacist and they assured me I could have utrogestan but I had to get GP to change the prescription. It was a bit of a palaver and waiting for another prescription. If you’re not happy about them giving you an alternative to what you normally have speak up before the prescription leaves the pharmacy.

The pharmacy’s prescription label stuck on the box says ‘micronised progesterone’ (i’m guess because the prescription from the gp says ‘micronised progesterone’ but the packaging and paperwork inside only ever says ‘progesterone’ - no mention of ‘micronised’ anywhere on manufacturer packaging.

I will ask the GP to specify Utrogestan in future and try to get some before I run out (I still have a tray left over and have another week or so before I start it again.

thanks as always

Don't worry-
You've been given the same thing but unbranded.

Micronised just means ground finely.

I will ask the GP to specify Utrogestan in future and try to get some before I run out (I still have a tray left over and have another week or so before I start it again.

You can try but it may not be offered.
The reason for offering unbranded or a different band name is cost. And also availability as Besins struggled at one point to supply enough.

Utrogestan is not cheap. It's almost 50p a capsule.
The unbranded or another name is around 10p cheaper per capsule.

That saves the NHS a lot of money.

@JinglingSpringbells
aah ok - good to
know! Thanks for the intel as always