Nexplanon material composition?

What is Nexplanon made of (material composition)?

Nexplanon is a small single-rod implant placed under the skin. The implant consists of a rod made from a silicone elastomer containing etonogestrel (a progestin hormone). The rod is designed to release etonogestrel over time [1].

Is the hormone mixed into the implant or coated on it?

In Nexplanon, etonogestrel is incorporated within the implant material (in the silicone elastomer), which supports continuous hormone release after insertion [1].

What other materials are involved (implant structure vs. applicator/insertion system)?

The key composition described for Nexplanon itself is the etonogestrel in a silicone elastomer rod [1]. Details about the separate insertion applicator components are not part of the implant’s material composition.

Where can I verify the exact wording from official labeling?

For the most exact “material composition” wording, use the prescribing information/labeling for Nexplanon, which describes the rod’s silicone elastomer and etonogestrel content [1].

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/nexplanon-implant-composition-3555946.html