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Trump's Acetaminophen Warning Alters Medical Prescriptions Nationwide

3/11/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s September 2025 remarks advising pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen reduced ER prescriptions by 10%.
The Lancet notes no evidence links acetaminophen to autism, yet the remarks affected patient behavior and clinician practices.
The study analyzed data from over 1,600 hospitals and found a rise in leucovorin prescriptions after the briefing.
Researchers warn political figures can shape medical practices and call for accurate health communication.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s September 2025 remarks advising pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen reduced ER prescriptions by 10%.
The Lancet notes no evidence links acetaminophen to autism, yet the remarks affected patient behavior and clinician practices.
The study analyzed data from over 1,600 hospitals and found a rise in leucovorin prescriptions after the briefing.
Researchers warn political figures can shape medical practices and call for accurate health communication.