Prescription trends for combined oral contraceptives and thromboembolism incidence in Japan before and after public awareness events in 2013–2015

Key Points

Thromboembolism incidence may have declined following public health awareness events, indicating potential impacts on prescribing patterns.
In Japan, the change in prescription trends for oral contraceptives coincided with increased awareness around thromboembolism risks.
The analysis explores factors like coagulation screening and shifts in patient selection to assess their influence on outcomes.
Highlights the need for ongoing evaluation of public health campaigns, as they may affect clinical decision-making and patient safety.

Abstract

Although no direct causal relationship is clear, public health awareness events might have influenced clinical practices, including the preferential selection of lower-risk patients and promotion of coagulation screening, possibly resulting in a decline in the incidence of thromboembolism.

Prescription trends for combined oral contraceptives and thromboembolism incidence in Japan before and after public awareness events in 2013–2015

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