A Pregnancy-Prevention Program in Women of Childbearing Age Receiving Isotretinoin
Authors:
- Allen A. MitchellAMAllen A. Mitchell
- Carla M. Van BennekomCBCarla M. Van Bennekom
- Carol LouikCLCarol Louik
- 13 July 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 333 (2) , 101-106
Abstract
Isotretinoin is effective in treating severe acne, but it is also teratogenic. To minimize pregnancies among exposed women, the manufacturer, together with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, implemented a multicomponent Pregnancy Prevention Program in 1988. We report the results of an ongoing survey designed to assess compliance with this program.Keywords
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