Online interest in leucovorin, folate products, and acetaminophen-related autism concerns increased markedly in the 2 weeks following the White House announcement.
Increased public interest in leucovorin and acetaminophen related to autism and pregnancy following a White House announcement by President Trump and health officials.
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
379% increase in searches for leucovorin after the announcement.
1,322% increase in searches combining acetaminophen with autism and/or pregnancy.
Study limited to Google search data over a 2-week period.
New outpatient leucovorin prescriptions peaked at 113% above expected rates.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Health leaders should consider the impact of endorsements and warnings based on limited evidence as noted by study authors.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients aged 5 to 17 years receiving outpatient prescriptions.
Increased interest in leucovorin prescriptions following public announcements.
Clinical Best Practices
Health care professionals should be aware of the influence of high-profile announcements on consumer health behavior.
