title: Results of establishing medical guidelines for selecting oral contraceptive types in family planning agencies.
abstract: Family planning agencies are attempting to increase their efficiency and cost-effectiveness in delivering services, as federal funding is diminishing. We have examined the effects of establishing guidelines in a family planning agency, outlining the types of OCs to be routinely prescribed. We found that substantial savings in purchase costs were achieved, in addition to simplified inventory and distribution. These savings were accomplished with no perceptible change in patients' satisfaction. The equivalence of modern OCs in safety and effectiveness allows the creation of guidelines which are medically sound.
mesh_terms: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral