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