• Do Norwegian health personnel comply with guidelines when prescribing COCs to starters? 

      Ekman, Julie (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-06-03)
      Introduction: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing levonorgestrel are associated with the lowest risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The Norwegian Medicines Agency (NOMA) updated the guidelines in 2011 and recommends the low risk products to starters. Aim: The purpose of this study is to assess changes in prescription pattern of COCs to starters between 2008 and 2016 by provider in ...
    • Do Norwegian providers comply with national recommendations when prescribing combined oral contraceptives to starters? A cohort study 

      Ekman, Julie; Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-26)
      <i>Objectives</i> - To assess whether changes in patterns of combined oral contraceptive (COC) prescriptions to starters between 2008 and 2016 were in line with changes in national recommendations for use.<p> <p><i>Design</i> - Historical prospective cohort study.<p> <p><i>Setting</i> - The national Norwegian Prescription Database.<p> <p><i>Participants</i> - Women aged 10–49 years who ...