When a drug is listed as Category X and prescribed to women of child-bearing age/capacity,...

Category X drugs have many practice limitations when prescribed and dispensed to women. For example, the prescription is valid for only seven days, and if not filled, it expires. The FDA provides a pregnancyprevention program for clients taking Isotretinoin (Accutane). Prior to prescribing a Category X drug, a pregnancy test should be performed.Safety and Infection Control