Materials, methods and results of the Norplant training program.

Norplant subdermal implants for contraception were introduced into UK clinical practice in October 1993. Use of Norplant requires providers to learn additional skills. A training program designed to give providers to opportunity to obtain these skills was designed and implemented through the co-operation of Hoechst Roussel, JHPIEGO and members of the UK medical profession. Uptake of training for Norplant provision has been widespread and Norplant has been established as a realistic contraceptive choice for women in the UK. Introduction of Norplant in the UK has raised many issues that go beyond clinical considerations.