A 19-year-old woman attends the GP requesting contraception. She recently started isotretinoin for severe acne. According to the MHRA Pregnancy Preven...

Question

A 19-year-old woman attends the GP requesting contraception. She recently started isotretinoin for severe acne. According to the MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme, which is the single most appropriate contraceptive requirement?

Accepted Answer

At least one highly effective method of contraception must be used during isotretinoin treatment and for 1 month after stopping

Answer

One method of contraception is sufficient

Answer

Contraception is not required with isotretinoin

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Abstinence is the only acceptable form of contraception

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Contraception is only needed for the first month of treatment

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Isotretinoin Pregnancy Prevention Programme

A 19-year-old woman attends the GP requesting contraception. She recently started isotretinoin for severe acne. According to the MHRA Pregnancy Prevention Programme, which is the single most appropriate contraceptive requirement?