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ArticleObstetrics & gynecology science2021

Non-compliance with pregnancy prevention recommendations for isotretinoin in Korea between 2019-2020.

Eun Jeong Choi, Jung Yeol Han

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Article in Obstetrics & gynecology science, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Eun Jeong ChoiKorean MotherSafe Counselling Center, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Medicines Information Center, Seoul, Korea.
Jung Yeol HanKorean MotherSafe Counselling Center, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Medicines Information Center, Seoul, Korea.
Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital · KRKorea Institute of Materials Science · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIsotretinoin is commonly prescribed worldwide despite its notorious teratogenicity. A risk management program (RMP) was introduced in Korea to prevent isotretinoin use during pregnancy. Here, we evaluate the compliance of Korean women with the recommendations of the RMP.

methodsThis prospective cohort study was conducted between April 2019 and June 2020. Thirty-six and 82 patients received the prescription before and after the introduction of RMP, respectively.

resultsThere was a significant difference in the total number of days for which isotretinoin was prescribed before and after the RMP was introduced (68.8±100.9 and 28.0±26.1 days, respectively). However, 1.43% (120/8,394) of the total patients contacted by the teratology information services were exposed to isotretinoin on an average.

conclusionThe proportion of patients exposed to isotretinoin did not change, and there was no significant change in compliance, with the implementation of the RMP during the study period. Further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of the RMP in the long term.

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Abortion, inducedCongenital abnormalitiesIsotretinoinPregnancyRisk management

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PMID33752279
PMCPMC7990996
OpenAlexW3128180974

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