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CORTISONE vs COSMETICS: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CORTISONE vs COSMETICS: Safety Overview

Metric CORTISONE COSMETICS
Total FAERS Reports 11,131 1,159
Deaths Reported 3,244 31
Death Rate 29.1% 2.7%
Hospitalizations 4,537 104
Average Patient Age 46.7 yrs 40.0 yrs
% Female Patients 93.3% 79.8%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 N/A
Manufacturer Boiron N/A
Route ORAL N/A
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A