When does nexplanon expire?

When does Nexplanon expire?

Nexplanon has an expiration date printed on the implant package and the patient information materials. That date is the manufacturer’s limit for when the product should no longer be used. [1]

How to tell if your Nexplanon is still good

Check the expiration date on the Nexplanon packaging; the implant itself is placed subdermally, so the package is usually the main source for the date. If you cannot find the packaging, ask the clinic or clinician who placed it for the lot information and confirmation of the expiration timeline. [1]

Does Nexplanon’s effectiveness end at the expiration date?

Contraceptive effectiveness depends on using the implant within its approved shelf-life/expiration status and other clinical guidance. Use the printed expiration date for the product status, and follow your clinician’s advice on when to replace the implant. [1]

What if my Nexplanon is near or past the expiration date?

If your implant is close to or past its printed expiration date, contact the clinician who manages your contraception plan to discuss replacement timing and whether you need backup contraception until the new implant is placed. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.nexplanon.com/