Norgestimate
Summary
Persistence. It cannot be excluded that norgestimate is persistent, due to lack of data.
Bioaccumulation. It cannot be excluded that norgestimate bioaccumulates, due to lack of data.
Toxicity. It cannot be excluded that norgestimate is toxic, due to lack of data.
Risk. Risk of environmental impact of norgestimate cannot be excluded, due to the lack of environmental toxicity data.
Environmental information is missing on fass.se for norgestimate (2026-01-27).
Detailed information
Goodpoint Report 2024
Norelgestromin, which is present in the contraceptive patch Evra, as well as norgestimate (found in, for example, the oral contraceptive Amorest 28), is partly metabolised to levonorgestrel in the body (not included in the PEC calculation).
Author: Health and Medical Care Administration, Region Stockholm