DESOGEN vs ORTHO-CEPT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	DESOGEN	ORTHO-CEPT
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL	DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Manufacturer	Organon	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None

desogen ortho-cept

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

Manufacturer

Organon

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Desogen or Ortho-Cept?

Desogen and Ortho-Cept are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Desogen and Ortho-Cept?

Both Desogen and Ortho-Cept share the active ingredient Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.