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ETONOGESTREL vs MEDROXYPROGESTERONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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ETONOGESTREL vs MEDROXYPROGESTERONE: Safety Overview

Metric ETONOGESTREL MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
Total FAERS Reports 44,471 8,405
Deaths Reported 79 135
Death Rate 0.2% 1.6%
Hospitalizations 1,438 831
Average Patient Age 25.4 yrs 35.9 yrs
% Female Patients 99.8% 98.1%
FDA Approval Date Jul 17, 2006 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Organon LLC Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
Route SUBCUTANEOUS ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription