November 1, 2023 at 5:03 pm

UK Adds Risk and Regs to Acne Drug

The UK has issued new risk warnings & prescribing regulations for the acne drug, Isotretinoin (Roaccutane). They include additional treatment oversight for consumers under 18. This drug can cause sexual dysfunction, akathisia-induced violence, self-harm & suicide. Read the full article at https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/isotretinoin-roaccutanev-introduction-of-new-safety-measures-including-additional-oversight-of-the-initiation-of-treatment-for-patients-under-18-years-of-age.