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Prescribing and Storage Issues Related to Oral Contraceptives

Country of Practice
USA 64%
International 13%
How often do you order, or see orders for, oral contraceptives prescribed with "as directed" or "UD" as the instructions?
Always13%
Almost always33%
Frequently21%
Sometimes14%
Never18%
Do you see prescriptions for oral contraceptives prescribed by specialists other than OB/GYN or Family Practice?
Yes 58%
No 42%

If your answer to the above question was YES, please indicate what other specialties that you see prescribe oral contraceptives. (Check all that apply)

Dermatology 42%
Endocrinology 22%
Internal Medicine 61%
Pediatrics 32%
Other 21%
Are oral contraceptives stored separately from other medications (i.e., not interspersed among other medications, even if in same cabinet, room etc.)?
Yes41%
No42%
Does not dispense18%