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Blood testing carried out by GPs for patients who are prescribed isotretinoin, N = 52
| Type of blood test | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Blood test (any) | 48 (92) |
| FBC + LFTs + lipids | 34 (65) |
| LFTs | 29 (56) |
| Lipids | 25 (48) |
| FBC | 20 (38) |
| Frequency of blood tests among the 48 GPs who undertook blood tests | |
| Every month | 28 (58) |
| Every 2 months | 9 (19) |
| Every 3 months | 4 (8) |
| Once only (6–8 weeks after initiating isotretinoin) | 6 (13) |
FBC = full blood count. LFTs = liver function tests.
