# Trends in the Proportion of Young Women and Girls Prescribed Spironolactone

## TL;DR

This study examines how often spironolactone was prescribed to young women and girls between 2000 and 2020.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the prescription trends of spironolactone in this demographic over two decades.

## Key findings

- The proportion of young women and girls prescribed spironolactone increased over time.
- Prescription trends varied by age group and geographic region.
- The drug was most commonly prescribed for dermatological conditions.

## Abstract

This cohort study evaluates changes in the proportion of young women and girls prescribed spironolactone from 2000 to 2020.