Compliance with Pregnancy Prevention Recommendations for Isotretinoin Following the Amendment of the European Union Pregnancy Prevention Program: A Repeat Study in Estonia.
Maaja IvaskKatrin KurvitsMaia UuskülaAnne JuppoOtt LaiusMia SivénPublished in: Drugs - real world outcomes (2023)
A slight improvement in complete contraceptive coverage during isotretinoin use has not resulted in a decrease in the risk of isotretinoin-exposed pregnancies. The contraceptive usage and risk for pregnancy vary greatly across age groups, suggesting the need for a more targeted approach to improve the effectiveness of the PPP.