Формулярите за започване на лечението за пациентки с детероден потенциал трябва също да включват:
Confirmation that the physician has discussed the following: • The need to avoid foetal exposure • That thalidomide is found in semen and the need to use condoms if sexual partner is pregnant or is a women with childbearing potential not on effective contraception • That if his partner becomes pregnant he should inform his treating doctor immediately and always use a condom • That he should not donate blood or semen during therapy and for one week following discontinuation of thalidomide • That he should not share the treatment with any other person • That he should return the capsules to the pharmacist at the end of treatment