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Mirena Levonorgestrel 52 mg Intrauterine Device, 1 intrauterine — NDC 50419-423-01 (Billing 50419-0423-01)

by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 1 INTRAUTERINE DEVICE in 1 CARTON

This is a package of 1 intrauterine of Mirena Levonorgestrel 52 mg Intrauterine Device from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., marketed since Oct 2009 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 50419-0423-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 50419-423-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 intrauterine Medicaid pays$1,219.92 / unit · 12 mo Per package$1,219.92 / 1 intrauterine · Medicaid Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $1,252.97/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 50419-423 · Also comes in: 1 intrauterine 50419-423-08
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 50419-423-01
Product NDC 50419-423
11-digit billing NDC 50419042301
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 804156, 807283
UNII 5W7SIA7YZW
Application # NDA021225
SPL Set ID dcbd6aa2-b3fa-479a-a676-56ea742962fc
Established class (EPC) Progestin; Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
Physiologic effect Inhibit Ovum Fertilization
Chemical class Progesterone Congeners
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2009-10-01
Route INTRAUTERINE
Dosage form INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
Substance LEVONORGESTREL

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 25200050005324
GPI class Mirena (52 MG)
GCN Seq No 023725
GCN 11639
HICL code 007318
Ingredient (HICL) Levonorgestrel
HIC1 code X
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Medical Supplies And Devices
HIC2 code X1
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Reproductive System Agents
HIC3 code X1C
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Intra-Uterine Devices (Iuds)
AHFS code 68:12.00.00
AHFS class Contraceptives
FDB label name MIRENA 52 MG SYSTEM
FDB brand name Mirena
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 023725
  • GCN: 11639
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 25200050005324
  • HICL (First Databank): 007318
  • AHFS class code: 68:12.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 804156
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 50419-423-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 50419-0423-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Progestin class.

Pharmacologic class Progestin, Progestin-containing Intrauterine System
Drug family (ATC) Progestogens and estrogens, sequential preparations, Progestogens, Emergency contraceptives
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name MIRENA 52 MG SYSTEM Ingredient Levonorgestrel
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It comes in two main types. The intrauterine systems (Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, Skyla) prevent pregnancy for years, and Mirena and Liletta also treat heavy menstrual bleeding. The...
  • Take it as soon as you can, within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works. If you vomit within 2 hours, call a healthcare professional to...
  • How do I take the emergency contraceptive tablet?
  • No. It's a backup method and isn't as effective as regular birth control. It also won't work if you're already pregnant, and it doesn't protect against HIV or other STDs.
📖 Read our full Levonorgestrel guide →
2
Nutrient depletion considerations

Levonorgestrel may be associated with lower levels of 2 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $1,219.92 $1,219.92 / 1 intrauterine
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $1,252.97 $1,252.97 / 1 intrauterine
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
50419-0423-01 You're viewing this Main listing 1 INTRAUTERINE DEVICE in 1 CARTON 2014-05-30 — Active
50419-0423-08 50419-423-08 1 INTRAUTERINE DEVICE in 1 CARTON 2016-12-08 — Active

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 100% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 1 intrauterine — 1 intrauterine device in 1 carton.
How does this package differ from NDC 50419-0423-08?
Both are Mirena Levonorgestrel 52 mg Intrauterine Device — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 1 intrauterine one, while NDC 50419-0423-08 is the 1 intrauterine package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Mirena Levonorgestrel 52 mg Intrauterine Device?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Mirena 52 mgthis 50419-0423-01 Bayer 1 intrauterine — — FDA listed —
Liletta 52 mg 00023-5858-01 Allergan, 1 intrauterine — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2000
First FDA approval
Dec 2000
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
26 years listed
🛡️
2029
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Sep 2029. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Dec 6, 2000 RLD RS ⏳ ~3 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 11850182 — method of use (U-3819)
US 10561524 — method of use (U-2948)
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (2)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 11850182 ↗ Method of use U-3819 Sep 14, 2029
US 10561524 ↗ Method of use U-2948 Sep 16, 2029
Common questions
Is there a generic version of MIRENA 52 MG SYSTEM?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for MIRENA 52 MG SYSTEM. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Sep 2029 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 25BB7EKE2E
    Barium sulfate is a white powder mineral compound used as a filler and opacifying agent in tablets and capsules. It adds bulk to the medicine and may be included in formulations for imaging purposes.
  • UNII 92RU3N3Y1O
    Dimethicone is a silicone-based oil that acts as an anti-foaming agent and lubricant in medicines. It reduces gas bubbles in liquid formulations and helps coat and protect the stomach lining when ingested.

2 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Application holderBAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS INC
FDA applicationNDA021225 (NDA)
Labeler code50419
First marketedOct 2009
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio62 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 123 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mirena is a progestin-containing intrauterine system (IUS) indicated for: • Prevention of pregnancy for up to 8 years ( 1.1 ) • Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for women who choose to use intrauterine contraception as their method of contraception for up to 5 years. ( 1.2 )

1.1Contraception Mirena is indicated for prevention of pregnancy for up to 8 years; replace after the end of the eighth year.

1.2Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Mirena is indicated for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for up to 5 years in women who choose to use intrauterine contraception as their method of contraception; replace after the end of the fifth year if continued treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding is needed.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Release rate of levonorgestrel (LNG) is 21 mcg/day after 24 days; this rate is reduced to about 11 mcg/day after 5 years and 7 mcg/day after 8 years. ( 2.1 ) • To be inserted by a trained healthcare provider using strict aseptic technique. Follow insertion instructions exactly as described.

( 2.2 ) • Patient should be re-examined and evaluated 4 to 6 weeks after insertion; then, yearly or more often if clinically indicated. ( 2.3 )

2.1Dosing Over Time Mirena contains 52 mg of levonorgestrel (LNG) released in vivo, at a rate of approximately 21 mcg/day after 24 days. This rate decreases progressively to approximately 11 mcg/day after 5 years and 7 mcg/day after 8 years. For contraception, remove Mirena by the end of the eighth year and replace at the time of removal with a new Mirena if continued use is desired.

For treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding, replace Mirena by the end of the fifth year if continued use is needed because data on use in this indication beyond 5 years are limited. Mirena is supplied in a sterile package within an inserter that enables single-handed loading (see Figure 1). Do not open the package until required for insertion [see Description ( 11.2 )].

Do not use if the seal of the sterile package is broken or appears compromised. Use strict aseptic techniques throughout the insertion procedure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Mirena and Inserter

2.2Insertion Instructions • Obtain a complete medical and social history to determine conditions that might influence the selection of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG IUS) for contraception . If indicated, perform a physical examination, and appropriate tests for any forms of genital or other sexually transmitted infections. [See Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 ).] Because irregular bleeding/spotting is common during the first months of Mirena use, exclude endometrial pathology (polyps or cancer) prior to the insertion of Mirena in women with persistent or uncharacteristic bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )]. • Follow the insertion instructions exactly as described to ensure proper placement and avoid premature release of Mirena from the inserter.

Once released, Mirena cannot be re-loaded . • Check expiration date of Mirena prior to initiating insertion. • Mirena should be inserted by a trained healthcare provider. Healthcare providers should become thoroughly familiar with the insertion instructions before attempting insertion of Mirena. • Insertion may be associated with some pain and/or bleeding or vasovagal reactions (for example, syncope, bradycardia), or with seizure, especially in patients with a predisposition to these conditions. Consider administering analgesics prior to insertion.

Timing of Insertion Table 1: When to Insert Mirena Starting Mirena in women not currently using hormonal or intrauterine contraception • Insert Mirena any time there is reasonable certainty that the woman is not pregnant. Consider the possibility of ovulation and conception prior to initiation of this product [see Contraindications (4)]. • If Mirena is inserted during the first seven days of the menstrual cycle or immediately after a first trimester abortion, back-up contraception is not needed. • If Mirena is not inserted during the first seven days of the menstrual cycle, a barrier method of contraception should be used, or the patient should abstain from vaginal intercourse for seven days to prevent pregnancy.

Switching to Mirena from an oral, transdermal, or vaginal hormonal contraceptive • Insert Mirena at any time, including during the hormone-free interval of the previous method. • If inserted during active use of the previous method, continue that method for 7 days after Mirena insertion or until the end of the current treatment cycle. • If the woman was using continuous hormonal contraception, discontinue that method seven days after Mirena insertion. Switching to Mi… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 61 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Mirena is a LNG-releasing IUS (a type of intrauterine device, or IUD) consisting of a T-shaped polyethylene frame with a steroid reservoir containing a total of 52 mg LNG. • One sterile intrauterine system consisting of a T-shaped polyethylene frame with a steroid reservoir containing 52 mg levonorgestrel packaged within a sterile inserter ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications ~2 min read ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS The use of Mirena is contraindicated when one or more of the following conditions exist: • Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] • For use as post-coital contraception (emergency contraception) • Congenital or acquired uterine anomaly including fibroids, that distorts the uterine cavity • Acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or a history of PID unless there has been a subsequent intrauterine pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Postpartum endometritis or infected abortion in the past 3 months • Known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy • Known or suspected breast cancer or other progestin-sensitive cancer, now or in the past • Uterine bleeding of unknown etiology • Untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis, including bacterial vaginosis or other lower genital tract infections until infection is controlled • Acute liver disease or liver tumor (benign or malignant) • Conditions associated with increased susceptibility to pelvic infections [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • A previously inserted intrauterine device (IUD) that has not been removed • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) and Description ( 11.1 )] • Pregnancy or suspicion of pregnancy.

Cannot be used for post-coital contraception (emergency contraception) ( 4 ). • Congenital or acquired uterine anomaly if it distorts the uterine cavity ( 4 ) • Acute pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or a history of PID unless there has been a subsequent intrauterine pregnancy ( 4 ) • Postpartum endometritis or infected abortion in the past 3 months ( 4 ) • Known or suspected uterine or cervical malignancy ( 4 ) • Known or suspected breast cancer or other progestin-sensitive cancer ( 4 ) • Uterine bleeding of unknown etiology ( 4 ) • Untreated acute cervicitis or vaginitis or other lower genital tract infections ( 4 ) • Acute liver disease or liver tumor (benign or malignant) ( 4 ) • Increased susceptibility to pelvic infection ( 4 ) • A previous intrauterine device (IUD) that has not been removed ( 4 ) • Hypersensitivity to any component of Mirena ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Remove Mirena if pregnancy occurs with Mirena in place. If pregnancy occurs, there is increased risk of ectopic pregnancy including loss of fertility, pregnancy loss, septic abortion (including septicemia, shock and death), and premature labor and delivery. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) • Group A streptococcal infection has been reported following insertion of LNG IUS; strict aseptic technique is essential during insertion.

( 5.3 ) • Before using Mirena, consider the risks of PID. ( 5.4 ) • Uterine perforation may occur and may reduce contraceptive effectiveness or require surgery. Risk is increased if inserted in lactating women and may be increased if inserted in women with fixed retroverted uteri or postpartum.

( 5.5) • Partial or complete expulsion may occur, which can be unnoticed, leading to loss of contraceptive efficacy. ( 5.6 ) • Evaluate persistent enlarged ovarian follicles or ovarian cysts. ( 5.7 ) • Bleeding patterns become altered, may remain irregular and amenorrhea may ensue.

( 5.8 )

5.1Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy Evaluate women for ectopic pregnancy if they become pregnant with Mirena in place because the likelihood of a pregnancy being ectopic is increased with Mirena. Approximately one-half of pregnancies that occur with Mirena in place are likely to be ectopic. Also consider the possibility of ectopic pregnancy in the case of lower abdominal pain, especially in association with missed menses or if an amenorrheic woman starts bleeding.

The incidence of ectopic pregnancy in clinical trials with Mirena, which excluded women with a history of ectopic pregnancy, was approximately 0.1% per year. The risk of ectopic pregnancy, in women who have a history of ectopic pregnancy and use Mirena is unknown. Women with a previous history of ectopic pregnancy, tubal surgery or pelvic infection carry a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Ectopic pregnancy may result in loss of fertility.

5.2Risks with Intrauterine Pregnancy If pregnancy occurs while using Mirena, remove Mirena because leaving it in place may increase the risk of spontaneous abortion and preterm labor. Removal of Mirena or probing of the uterus may also result in spontaneous abortion. In the event of an intrauterine pregnancy with Mirena, consider the following: Septic abortion In patients becoming pregnant with an IUS in place, septic abortion - with septicemia, septic shock, and death - may occur.

Continuation of pregnancy If a woman becomes pregnant with Mirena in place and if Mirena cannot be removed or the woman chooses not to have it removed, warn her that failure to remove Mirena increases the risk of miscarriage, sepsis, premature labor and premature delivery. Advise her of isolated reports of virilization of the female fetus following local exposure to LNG during pregnancy with an LNG IUS in place [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Follow her pregnancy closely and advise her to report immediately any symptom that suggests complications of the pregnancy.

5.3Sepsis Severe infection or sepsis, including Group A streptococcal sepsis (GAS), have been reported following insertion of Mirena. In some cases, severe pain occurred within hours of insertion followed by sepsis within days. Because death from GAS is more likely if treatment is delayed, it is important to be aware of these rare but serious infections.

Aseptic technique during insertion of Mirena is essential in order to minimize serious infections such as GAS.

5.4Pelvic Infection Promptly examine users with complaints of lower abdominal or pelvic pain, odorous discharge, unexplained bleeding, fever, genital lesions or sores. Remove Mirena in cases of recurrent endometritis or PID, or if an acute pelvic infection is severe or does not respond to treatment. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Mirena is contraindicated in the presence of known or suspected PID or in women with a history of PID unless there has been a subsequent intrauterine pregnancy [see Contraindications ( 4 )].… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious or otherwise important adverse reactions are discussed in elsewhere in the labeling: • Ectopic Pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Intrauterine Pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Group A Streptococcal Sepsis (GAS) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Perforation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Expulsion [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Ovarian Cysts [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] • Bleeding Pattern Alterations [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] The most common adverse reactions (≥10% users) are alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, abdominal/pelvic pain, amenorrhea, headache/migraine, genital discharge, and vulvovaginitis.

( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-842-2937 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. The data provided in Table 2 reflect the experience with the use of Mirena in the adequate and well-controlled studies as well as in the supportive and uncontrolled studies for contraception and heavy menstrual bleeding (n=5,091).

The data cover more than 12,101 women-years of exposure up to 5 years of use, mainly in the contraception studies (11,761 women-years). The frequencies of reported adverse drug reactions represent crude incidences. The most common adverse reactions (≥10% users) are alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns [including unscheduled uterine bleeding (31.9%), decreased uterine bleeding (23.4%), increased scheduled uterine bleeding (11.9%), and female genital tract bleeding (3.5%)], abdominal/pelvic pain (22.6%), amenorrhea (18.4%), headache/migraine (16.3%), genital discharge (14.9%), and vulvovaginitis (10.5%).

Adverse reactions reported in ≥ 5% of users are shown in Table 2. Table 2: Adverse Reactions ≥ 5% Reported in Clinical Trials with Mirena System Organ Class Adverse Reactions % (N= 5,091) Reproductive system and breast disorders alteration of menstrual bleeding pattern, including: unscheduled uterine bleeding decreased uterine bleeding increased scheduled uterine bleeding female genital tract bleeding 31.9 23.4 11.9 3.5 amenorrhea 18.4 genital discharge 14.9 vulvovaginitis 10.5 breast pain 8.5 benign ovarian cyst and associated complications 7.5 dysmenorrhea

6.4 Gastrointestinal disorders abdominal/pelvic pain

22.6 Nervous system disorders headache/migraine

16.3 Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders back pain

7.9 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders acne

6.8 Psychiatric disorders depression/depressive mood

6.4Other adverse reactions occurring in <5% of subjects include alopecia, (partial and complete) device expulsion, hirsutism, nausea, and PID/endometritis. A separate study with 362 women who have used Mirena for more than 5 years showed a consistent adverse reaction profile in Years 6 through 8 as shown in Table 2. By the end of Year 8 of use, amenorrhea and infrequent bleeding are experienced by 34% and 26% of users, respectively; irregular bleeding occurs in 10%, frequent bleeding in 3%, and prolonged bleeding in 3% of users.

In this study, 9% of women reported the adverse event of weight gain; it is unknown if the weight gain was caused by Mirena.

6.2Postmarketing Experience Adverse Reactions from Postmarketing Spontaneous Reports The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of Mirena. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. • Arteri… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS No drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted with Mirena. Drugs or herbal products that induce or inhibit LNG metabolizing enzymes, including CYP3A4, may decrease or increase, respectively, the serum concentrations of LNG during the use of Mirena. However, the contraceptive effect of Mirena is mediated via the direct release of LNG into the uterine cavity and is unlikely to be affected by drug interactions via enzyme induction or inhibition.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The use of Mirena is contraindicated in pregnancy or with a suspected pregnancy and Mirena may cause adverse pregnancy outcomes [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )]. If a woman becomes pregnant with Mirena in place, the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy is increased and there is an increased risk of miscarriage, sepsis, premature labor, and premature delivery . Remove Mirena, if possible, if pregnancy occurs in a woman using Mirena.

If Mirena cannot be removed, follow the pregnancy closely [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] . There have been isolated cases of virilization of the external genitalia of the female fetus following local exposure to LNG during pregnancy with an LNG IUS in place.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Published studies report the presence of LNG in human milk. Small amounts of progestins (approximately 0.1% of the total maternal doses) were detected in the breast milk of nursing mothers who used Mirena, resulting in exposure of LNG to the breastfed infants. There are no reports of adverse effects in breastfed infants with maternal use of progestin-only contraceptives.

Isolated cases of decreased milk production have been reported with Mirena. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for Mirena and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from Mirena or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Return to Fertility After Discontinuing Mirena In two studies, return to fertility was investigated in a total of 229 women who desired pregnancy after study discontinuation and provided follow-up information. The probability to conceive within 12 months after removal of Mirena was approximately 80%.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of Mirena have been established in women of reproductive age. Efficacy is expected to be the same for postpubertal females under the age of 18 as for users 18 years and older. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated.

8.5Geriatric Use Mirena has not been studied in women over age 65 and is not approved for use in this population.

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary The use of Mirena is contraindicated in pregnancy or with a suspected pregnancy and Mirena may cause adverse pregnancy outcomes [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )]. If a woman becomes pregnant with Mirena in place, the likelihood of ectopic pregnancy is increased and there is an increased risk of miscarriage, sepsis, premature labor, and premature delivery . Remove Mirena, if possible, if pregnancy occurs in a woman using Mirena.

If Mirena cannot be removed, follow the pregnancy closely [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 , 5.2 )] . There have been isolated cases of virilization of the external genitalia of the female fetus following local exposure to LNG during pregnancy with an LNG IUS in place.

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy of Mirena have been established in women of reproductive age. Efficacy is expected to be the same for postpubertal females under the age of 18 as for users 18 years and older. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated.

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8.5Geriatric Use Mirena has not been studied in women over age 65 and is not approved for use in this population.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The local mechanism by which continuously released LNG contributes to the contraceptive effectiveness of Mirena has not been conclusively demonstrated. Studies of Mirena and similar LNG IUS prototypes have suggested several mechanisms that prevent pregnancy: thickening of cervical mucus preventing passage of sperm into the uterus, inhibition of sperm capacitation or survival, and alteration of the endometrium .

12.2Pharmacodynamics Mirena has mainly local progestogenic effects in the uterine cavity. The local concentrations of LNG lead to morphological changes including stromal pseudodecidualization, glandular atrophy, a leukocytic infiltration and a decrease in glandular and stromal mitoses. Ovulation is inhibited in some women using Mirena.

In a 1-year study, approximately 45% of menstrual cycles were ovulatory, and in another study after 4 years, 75% of cycles were ovulatory.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Low doses of LNG are administered into the uterine cavity with the Mirena intrauterine delivery system. Estimated in vivo release rates for different points in time are provided in Table 5. Table 5: Estimated in vivo release rates for Mirena: Time Estimated in vivo release rate [μg/day] (rounded) 24 days after insertion 21 60 days after insertion 21 1 year after insertion 19 3 years after insertion 14 5 years after insertion 11 6 years after insertion 9 7 years after insertion 8 8 years after insertion 7 Average over 1st year 20 Average over 3 years 18 Average over 5 years 15 Average over 8 years 13 After insertion of Mirena, LNG is detectable in serum/plasma after 1 hour.

The maximum concentration is reached within 2 weeks after insertion and amounts to about 180 ng/L (CV 38%). In correspondence with the declining release rate, the geometric mean serum/plasma concentration of levonorgestrel declines continuously: Table 6: Estimated Total LNG Mean Plasma Concentrations Time after insertion Total LNG plasma concentrations [ng/L] (geometric CV%) 24 days 175 (37.6) 2 months 169 (37.1) 1 year 159 (37.4) 3 years 139 (37.8) 5 years 123 (38.2) 8 years 100 (39.9) Distribution LNG is bound non-specifically to serum albumin and specifically to the Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG.) Less than 2% of the circulating LNG is present as free steroid.

Levonorgestrel binds with high affinity to SHBG. Accordingly, changes in the concentration of SHBG in serum result in an increase (at higher SHBG concentrations) or in a decrease (at lower SHBG concentrations) of the total levonorgestrel concentration in serum. The concentration of SHBG declined on average by about 20% during the two months after insertion of Mirena and remained stable during thereafter, increasing only slightly until the end of the 8 years of use.

The apparent volume of distribution of LNG is reported to be approximately

1.8L/kg. Elimination Following intravenous administration of 0.09 mg LNG to healthy volunteers, the total clearance of LNG is approximately 1 mL/min/kg and the elimination half-life is approximately 20 hours. Metabolic clearance rates may differ among individuals by several-fold, and this may account in part for wide individual variations in LNG concentrations seen in individuals using LNG–containing contraceptive products.

Metabolism Following absorption, LNG is extensively metabolized. The most important metabolic pathways are the reduction of the Δ4-3-oxo group and hydroxylations at positions 2α, 1β and 16β, followed by conjugation. Significant amounts of conjugated and unconjugated 3α, 5β-tetra-hydrolevonorgestrel are also present in serum, along with much smaller amounts of 3α, 5α-tetrahydrolevonorgestrel and 16β-hydroxylevonorgestrel.

CYP3A4 is the main enzyme involved in the oxidative metabolism of LNG. Excretion LNG and its phase I metabolites are excreted primarily as glucuronide conjugates. About 45% of LNG and its metabolites are excreted in the urine and about 32% are excreted in feces, mos… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Mechanism of Action 62 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action The local mechanism by which continuously released LNG contributes to the contraceptive effectiveness of Mirena has not been conclusively demonstrated. Studies of Mirena and similar LNG IUS prototypes have suggested several mechanisms that prevent pregnancy: thickening of cervical mucus preventing passage of sperm into the uterus, inhibition of sperm capacitation or survival, and alteration of the endometrium .

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 81 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system), containing a total of 52 mg LNG, is available in a carton of one sterile unit NDC# 50419-423-01. Mirena is supplied sterile. Mirena is sterilized with ethylene oxide.

Do not resterilize. For single use only. Do not use if the inner package is damaged or open.

Insert before the end of the month shown on the label. Store at 25°C (77°F); with excursions permitted between 15–30°C (59–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📋 Description ~2 min read ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Mirena (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) contains 52 mg of LNG, a progestin, and is intended to provide an initial release rate of LNG of approximately 21 mcg/day after 24 days. Levonorgestrel USP, (-)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, the active ingredient in Mirena, has a molecular weight of 312.4, a molecular formula of C 21 H 28 O 2 , and the following structural formula:

11.1Mirena Mirena consists of a T-shaped polyethylene frame (T-body) with a steroid reservoir (hormone elastomer core) around the vertical stem. The white T-body has a loop at one end of the vertical stem and two horizontal arms at the other end. The reservoir consists of a white or almost white cylinder, made of a mixture of LNG and silicone (polydimethylsiloxane), containing a total of 52 mg LNG.

The reservoir is covered by a semi-opaque silicone membrane, composed of polydimethylsiloxane and colloidal silica. The T-body is 32 mm in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The polyethylene of the T-body is compounded with barium sulfate, which makes it radiopaque.

A monofilament brown polyethylene removal thread is attached to a loop at the end of the vertical stem of the T-body. The polyethylene of the removal thread contains iron oxide as a colorant (see Figure 10 ). The components of Mirena, including its packaging, are not manufactured using natural rubber latex.

Figure 10: Mirena Mirena IUD

11.2Inserter Mirena is packaged sterile within an inserter. The inserter (Figure 11), which is used for insertion of Mirena into the uterine cavity, consists of a symmetric two-sided body and slider that are integrated with flange, lock, pre-bent insertion tube and plunger. The outer diameter of the insertion tube is 4.4 mm.

The vertical stem of Mirena is loaded in the insertion tube at the tip of the inserter. The arms are pre-aligned in the horizontal position. The removal threads are contained within the insertion tube and handle.

Once Mirena has been placed, the inserter is discarded. Figure 11: Diagram of Inserter Mirena Inserter Chemical Structure

💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information) • Sexually Transmitted Infections: Advise the patient that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). • Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy: Advise the patient about the risks of ectopic pregnancy, including the loss of fertility. Teach her to recognize and report to her healthcare provider promptly any symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ).] • Risks of Intrauterine Pregnancy: Advise the patient to contact her healthcare provider if she thinks she might be pregnant.

Inform the patient about the risks of intrauterine pregnancy while using Mirena, including the risks of leaving Mirena in place and the risks of removing Mirena or probing of the uterus. If Mirena cannot be removed in a pregnant patient, advise her to report immediately any symptom that suggests complications of the pregnancy. Advise her of isolated reports of virilization of the female fetus following local exposure to LNG during pregnancy with an LNG IUS in place. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Use in Special Populations ( 8.1 ).] • Sepsis: Counsel the patient that severe infection or sepsis, including Group A streptococcal sepsis (GAS), can occur within the first few days after Mirena is inserted.

Instruct her to contact a healthcare provider immediately if she develops severe pain or fever shortly after Mirena is inserted. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ).] • Pelvic Infection: Advise the patient about the possibility of pelvic infections, including PID, and that these infections can cause tubal damage leading to ectopic pregnancy or infertility, or infrequently can necessitate hysterectomy, or cause death. Teach patients to recognize and report to their healthcare provider promptly any symptoms of pelvic infection.

These symptoms include development of menstrual disorders (prolonged or heavy bleeding), unusual vaginal discharge, abdominal or pelvic pain or tenderness, dyspareunia, chills, and fever. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ).] • Perforation and Expulsion: Advise the patient that the IUS may be expelled from or perforate the uterus and instruct her on how she can check that the threads still protrude from the cervix. Inform her that excessive pain or vaginal bleeding during Mirena placement, worsening pain or bleeding after placement, or the inability to feel Mirena strings may occur with Mirena perforation and expulsion.

Caution her not to pull on the threads and displace Mirena. Inform her that there is no contraceptive protection if Mirena is displaced or expelled. Instruct the patient to contact her healthcare provider if she cannot feel the threads and to avoid intercourse or use a non-hormonal back-up birth control (such as condoms or spermicide) until the location of Mirena has been confirmed.

Advise her that if perforation occurs, Mirena will have to be located and removed; surgery may be required. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 , 5.6 , 5.10 ).] • Ovarian Cysts: Advise the patient regarding the risk of ovarian cysts and that cysts can cause clinical symptoms including pelvic pain, abdominal pain or dyspareunia. Advise the patient to contact her healthcare provider if she experiences these symptoms. [ See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ).] • Bleeding Pattern Alterations: Advise the patient that irregular or prolonged bleeding and spotting, and/or cramps may occur during the first few weeks after insertion.

Inform the patient that, during the first 3–6 months of Mirena use, the number of bleeding and spotting days may be higher and bleeding patterns may be irregular. If her symptoms continue or are severe, she should report them to her healthcare provider. [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ).] • Clinical Considerations for Use and Removal: Advise the patient to contact her healthcare provider if she experiences any of the… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~3 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Low doses of LNG are administered into the uterine cavity with the Mirena intrauterine delivery system. Estimated in vivo release rates for different points in time are provided in Table 5. Table 5: Estimated in vivo release rates for Mirena: Time Estimated in vivo release rate [μg/day] (rounded) 24 days after insertion 21 60 days after insertion 21 1 year after insertion 19 3 years after insertion 14 5 years after insertion 11 6 years after insertion 9 7 years after insertion 8 8 years after insertion 7 Average over 1st year 20 Average over 3 years 18 Average over 5 years 15 Average over 8 years 13 After insertion of Mirena, LNG is detectable in serum/plasma after 1 hour.

The maximum concentration is reached within 2 weeks after insertion and amounts to about 180 ng/L (CV 38%). In correspondence with the declining release rate, the geometric mean serum/plasma concentration of levonorgestrel declines continuously: Table 6: Estimated Total LNG Mean Plasma Concentrations Time after insertion Total LNG plasma concentrations [ng/L] (geometric CV%) 24 days 175 (37.6) 2 months 169 (37.1) 1 year 159 (37.4) 3 years 139 (37.8) 5 years 123 (38.2) 8 years 100 (39.9) Distribution LNG is bound non-specifically to serum albumin and specifically to the Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG.) Less than 2% of the circulating LNG is present as free steroid.

Levonorgestrel binds with high affinity to SHBG. Accordingly, changes in the concentration of SHBG in serum result in an increase (at higher SHBG concentrations) or in a decrease (at lower SHBG concentrations) of the total levonorgestrel concentration in serum. The concentration of SHBG declined on average by about 20% during the two months after insertion of Mirena and remained stable during thereafter, increasing only slightly until the end of the 8 years of use.

The apparent volume of distribution of LNG is reported to be approximately

1.8L/kg. Elimination Following intravenous administration of 0.09 mg LNG to healthy volunteers, the total clearance of LNG is approximately 1 mL/min/kg and the elimination half-life is approximately 20 hours. Metabolic clearance rates may differ among individuals by several-fold, and this may account in part for wide individual variations in LNG concentrations seen in individuals using LNG–containing contraceptive products.

Metabolism Following absorption, LNG is extensively metabolized. The most important metabolic pathways are the reduction of the Δ4-3-oxo group and hydroxylations at positions 2α, 1β and 16β, followed by conjugation. Significant amounts of conjugated and unconjugated 3α, 5β-tetra-hydrolevonorgestrel are also present in serum, along with much smaller amounts of 3α, 5α-tetrahydrolevonorgestrel and 16β-hydroxylevonorgestrel.

CYP3A4 is the main enzyme involved in the oxidative metabolism of LNG. Excretion LNG and its phase I metabolites are excreted primarily as glucuronide conjugates. About 45% of LNG and its metabolites are excreted in the urine and about 32% are excreted in feces, mostly as glucuronide conjugates.

Specific Populations Pediatric: Safety and efficacy of Mirena have been established in women of reproductive age. Use of this product before menarche is not indicated . Geriatric: Mirena has not been studied in women over age 65 and is not currently approved for use in this population .

Race: No studies have evaluated the effect of race on the pharmacokinetics of Mirena. Hepatic Impairment: No studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of hepatic disease on the disposition of Mirena . Renal Impairment: No formal studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of renal disease on the disposition of Mirena.

Drug-Drug Interactions No drug-drug interaction studies were conducted with Mirena [see Drug Interactions ( 7 )] .

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12.2Pharmacodynamics Mirena has mainly local progestogenic effects in the uterine cavity. The local concentrations of LNG lead to morphological changes including stromal pseudodecidualization, glandular atrophy, a leukocytic infiltration and a decrease in glandular and stromal mitoses. Ovulation is inhibited in some women using Mirena.

In a 1-year study, approximately 45% of menstrual cycles were ovulatory, and in another study after 4 years, 75% of cycles were ovulatory.

🔬 Clinical Studies ~3 min read ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1Clinical Trials on Contraception The safety and effectiveness of Mirena was studied in two clinical trials in Finland and Sweden. In these trials, 1,169 women 18 to 35 years of age at enrollment used Mirena for up to 5 years, for a total of 45,000 women-months of exposure. Of these, 5.6% (66) were nulliparous women.

Subjects had previously been pregnant, had no history of ectopic pregnancy, had no history of pelvic inflammatory disease over the preceding 12 months, were predominantly White, and over 70% of the subjects had previously used IUDs (intrauterine devices). The reported 12-month pregnancy rates were less than or equal to 0.2 per 100 women (0.2%) and the cumulative 5-year pregnancy rate was approximately 0.7 per 100 women (0.7%). The contraceptive efficacy of Mirena during extended use beyond 5 years was studied in the Mirena Extension Trial (NCT02985541), a multi-center, open-label, uncontrolled study conducted in the United States.

The trial enrolled women 18 to 35 years of age who had been using Mirena for not less than 4.5 years and not more than 5 years at enrollment. The population consisted of 362 women using Mirena. Of these 47.2% were nulliparous.

The women were predominantly White (75.4%); 14.1% of the women were Black/African American, and 2.5% were Asian; 11.3 % were Hispanic. The weight range was 38.5–163.5 kg (mean weight: 75.6 kg) and mean BMI was 27.9 kg/m 2 (range: 15.4–57.7 kg/m 2 ). The pregnancy rate calculated as the Pearl Index (PI) was the primary efficacy endpoint used to assess contraceptive efficacy.

The PI was based on 28-day equivalent exposure cycles; evaluable cycles excluded those in which back-up contraception was used unless a pregnancy occurred in that cycle. The PI for the 6th year of use based on the 1 pregnancy that occurred during Year 6 and within 7 days after Mirena removal or expulsion and 3,870 evaluable cycles was 0.34 with a 95% upper confidence limit of 1.88, and the PI for the 7th year of use based on the 1 pregnancy that occurred during Year 7 and within 7 days after Mirena removal or expulsion and 3,232 evaluable cycles was 0.40 with a 95% upper confidence limit of 2.25.

The PI for the 8th year of use based on no pregnancies occurring during Year 8 and within 7 days after Mirena removal or expulsion and 2,534 evaluable cycles was 0.00 with a 95% upper confidence limit of 1.90. The cumulative 3-year pregnancy rate for Years 6, 7 and 8 was estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Based on 2 pregnancies (1 in Year 6 and 1 in Year 7) and 10,216 exposure cycles, the cumulative pregnancy rate at the end of the 3-year period of extended use (Years 6, 7 and 8) was 0.68% with a 95% upper confidence limit of 2.71%.

14.2Clinical Trial on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding The efficacy of Mirena in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding was studied in a randomized, open-label, active-control, parallel-group trial comparing Mirena (n=79) to an approved therapy, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) (n=81), over 6 cycles. The subjects included reproductive-aged women in good health, with no contraindications to the drug products and with confirmed heavy menstrual bleeding (≥ 80 mL menstrual blood loss [MBL]) determined using the alkaline hematin method.

Excluded were women with organic or systemic conditions that may cause heavy uterine bleeding (except small fibroids, with total volume not > 5 mL). Treatment with Mirena showed a statistically significantly greater reduction in MBL (see Figure 12) and a statistically significantly greater number of subjects with successful treatment (see Figure 13). Successful treatment was defined as proportion of subjects with (1) end-of-study MBL < 80 mL and (2) a ≥ 50% decrease in MBL from baseline to end-of-study.

Figure 12: Median Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL) by Time and Treatment Figure 13: Proportion of Subjects with Successful Treatment MBL Figure fig 13Proportion of Subjects with Successful Treatment

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )]

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13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility [See Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )]

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15 REFERENCES 1 http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/pid.htm . Accessed August 22, 2016.

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

Patient Package Insert Patient Information MIRENA ® (mur-ā-nah) (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) Read this Patient Information carefully before you decide if MIRENA is right for you. This information does not take the place of talking with your gynecologist or other healthcare provider who specializes in women's health. If you have any questions about MIRENA, ask your healthcare provider.

You should also learn about other birth control methods to choose the one that is best for you. MIRENA does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What is MIRENA? • MIRENA is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus by your healthcare provider to prevent pregnancy for up to 8 years. • MIRENA can also be used to decrease menstrual blood loss for up to 5 years in women who have heavy menstrual flow and who also want to use a birth control method that is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. • MIRENA can be removed by your healthcare provider at any time. • MIRENA can be used whether or not you have given birth to a child.

MIRENA is a small flexible plastic T-shaped system that slowly releases a progestin hormone called levonorgestrel (LNG) that is often used in birth control pills. Because MIRENA releases LNG into your uterus, only small amounts of the hormone enter your blood. MIRENA does not contain estrogen.

Two thin threads are attached to the stem (lower end) of MIRENA. The threads are the only part of MIRENA you can feel when MIRENA is in your uterus; however, unlike a tampon string, the threads do not extend outside your body. MIRENA is small and flexible What if I need birth control for more than 8 years?

MIRENA must be removed after 8 years. Your healthcare provider can place a new MIRENA during the same office visit if you choose to continue using MIRENA. What if I need treatment for heavy menstrual flow for more than 5 years?

For continued treatment of heavy menstrual flow after 5 years, your healthcare provider can remove MIRENA and place a new MIRENA during the same office visit. What if I want to stop using MIRENA? MIRENA is intended for use up to 8 years, but you can stop using MIRENA at any time by asking your healthcare provider to remove it.

You could become pregnant as soon as MIRENA is removed, so you should use another method of birth control if you do not want to become pregnant. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best birth control methods for you, because your new method may need to be started 7 days before MIRENA is removed to prevent pregnancy. What if I change my mind about birth control and want to become pregnant in less than 8 years?

Your healthcare provider can remove MIRENA at any time. You may become pregnant as soon as MIRENA is removed. About 8 out of 10 women who want to become pregnant will become pregnant sometime in the first year after MIRENA is removed.

How does MIRENA work? MIRENA may work in several ways including thickening cervical mucus, inhibiting sperm movement, reducing sperm survival, and thinning the lining of your uterus. It is not known exactly how these actions work together to prevent pregnancy.

MIRENA can cause your menstrual bleeding to be less by thinning the lining of the uterus. How well does MIRENA work for contraception? The following chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who use different methods of birth control.

Each box on the chart contains a list of birth control methods that are similar in effectiveness. The most effective methods are at the top of the chart. The box on the bottom of the chart shows the chance of getting pregnant for women who do not use birth control and are trying to get pregnant.

MIRENA, an intrauterine device (IUD), also known as an intrauterine system (IUS), is in the box at the top of the chart. How well does MIRENA work for heavy menstrual bleeding? In the clinical trial performed in women with heavy menstrual bleeding and treated with MIRENA, almost 9… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 64 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 52 mg Intrauterine System Carton NDC 50419-423-01 1 Sterile Unit Rx only IMPORTANT: To be inserted in the uterus by a trained healthcare provider. Mirena cannot be reloaded. See physician insert for detailed instructions for use. Contains single-handed inserter with no visible removal threads. Mirena ® (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) 52 mg PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 52 mg Intrauterine System Carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

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Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
112.5K
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112.6K
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$137.4M
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$1,220.89
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$1,219.91
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Fee-for-service · 23,511 Rx Managed care · 89,031 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 307 units · 41.9 per 100k residents AK Maine: 772 units · 55.3 per 100k residents ME Washington: 2,949 units · 37.7 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 868 units · 44.2 per 100k residents ID Montana: 847 units · 74.8 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: 198 units · 25.3 per 100k residents ND Minnesota: 2,747 units · 47.9 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 2,557 units · 43.3 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 3,426 units · 34.1 per 100k residents MI New York: 5,781 units · 29.5 per 100k residents NY Vermont: 197 units · 30.4 per 100k residents VT New Hampshire: 408 units · 29.1 per 100k residents NH Oregon: 3,330 units · 78.7 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 1,565 units · 49.0 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: 226 units · 38.7 per 100k residents WY South Dakota: 408 units · 44.4 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 1,705 units · 53.2 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 3,412 units · 27.2 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 2,784 units · 40.6 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 5,099 units · 43.3 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 4,869 units · 37.6 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 1,584 units · 17.1 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 2,809 units · 40.1 per 100k residents MA California: 4,730 units · 12.1 per 100k residents CA Utah: 1,688 units · 49.4 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 2,971 units · 50.5 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 1,179 units · 59.6 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 1,950 units · 31.5 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 4,114 units · 90.9 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 589 units · 33.3 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 3,542 units · 40.6 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 2,906 units · 47.0 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 1,827 units · 50.5 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: 431 units · 39.4 per 100k residents RI Arizona: 2,647 units · 35.6 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 1,552 units · 73.4 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 655 units · 22.3 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 713 units · 23.2 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 3,930 units · 55.2 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 6,295 units · 58.1 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 1,813 units · 33.7 per 100k residents SC Delaware: 216 units · 21.0 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: 1,783 units · 44.0 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 2,193 units · 47.9 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 738 units · 25.1 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 1,256 units · 24.6 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 2,634 units · 23.9 per 100k residents GA D.C.: 182 units · 26.8 per 100k residents DC Hawaii: 673 units · 46.9 per 100k residents HI Texas: 7,093 units · 23.3 per 100k residents TX Florida: 3,485 units · 15.4 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
12.190.9
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Kentucky 90.9 /100k
2 Oregon 78.7 /100k
3 Montana 74.8 /100k
4 New Mexico 73.4 /100k
5 Nebraska 59.6 /100k
6 North Carolina 58.1 /100k
7 Maine 55.3 /100k
8 Tennessee 55.2 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 intrauterine this page50419-0423-01 112,542 Rx · $137,401,642
1 intrauterine50419-0423-08 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 112,542 Rx · 112,632 units · $137,401,642 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Mirena — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Mirena. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$198.1K
Claims incl. refills
161
Beneficiaries
160
Spend / beneficiary
$1,238.34
Spend / claim
$1,230.65
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 intrauterine (50419-0423-08). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.