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DESOGESTREL vs DESONIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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DESOGESTREL vs DESONIDE: Safety Overview

Metric DESOGESTREL DESONIDE
Total FAERS Reports 592 1,342
Deaths Reported 29 11
Death Rate 4.9% 0.8%
Hospitalizations 242 286
Average Patient Age 33.5 yrs 54.7 yrs
% Female Patients 96.4% 82.5%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route N/A TOPICAL
Marketing Status N/A Discontinued