Whether it can provide figures for the percentage of (a) implantable contraceptives (implant), (b) intrauterine devices (IUD) and (c) intra…

The exact number of consultations in Scotland for the removal of contraceptives within a specified time period is not available centrally. However, national estimates can be given of the number of consultations by either a GP or practice-employed nurse for the removal of contraceptives based on information obtained from a sample of Scottish general practices participating in PTI (Practice Team Information). The patients registered to PTI practices are representative of Scotland as a whole in terms of their age, gender and deprivation profile. The last year for which PTI data are currently available is the year ending 31 March 2009. It is not possible to determine from this data the period of time after which the contraceptive was removed.
The estimated number of consultations for the removal of a contraceptive by a GP or practice-employed nurse in Scotland in the year ending 31 March 2009, by contraceptive type, based on PTI data, is shown in table 1. Estimates are standardised by age and deprivation. However, these data exclude other settings where devices are removed, such as family planning clinics.
Table 1: Consultations in Scotland with a GP or Practice Nurse for the removal of: (a) Implantable contraceptives (implant); (b) Intrauterine devices (IUD); (c) Intrauterine systems. Estimated numbers with corresponding rates per 1,000 female patient population financial year 2008-09:
Contraceptive

| Number of Consultations
Number
| Consultations per 1,000 Female Patient Population
Rate

Implantable contraceptives (implant)
| 3,867
| 1.4

Intrauterine devices (IUD)
| 5,530
| 2

Intrauterine systems
| 1,652
| 0.6

Source: Information Services Division Scotland.