OBJECTIVE We analyzed differences between spontaneously reported drug-induced (not including contrast media) and contrast media-induced adverse reactions. METHODS Adverse drug reactions reported by an in-hospital pharmacovigilance center (St. Mary's teaching hospital, Daejeon, Korea) from 2010-2012 were classified as drug-induced or contrast media-induced. Clinical patterns, frequency, causal...

Group adverse events are those affecting a multitude of individuals rather than a single patient. Although uncommon a group adverse mishap has the potential to cause widespread patient harm and wreak havoc at the implicated institution. The ensuing investigation and surrounding publicity can impact adversely on public confidence. The quantum of error varies enormously. On the one hand the error...

Background: Voluntary hospital reporting systems are potentially valuable sources of information about medical errors and adverse events. This study examined the extent and variation in the reporting of medication errors and adverse drug events in a voluntary hospital incident reporting system. Methods: A retrospective analysis of received incident reports of potential and preventable adverse d...

BACKGROUND Spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting is the most widely used and cost effective method of monitoring the safety of drugs. This method is heavily afflicted by underreporting by healthcare professionals. The study aims at assessing adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting rate by doctors, knowledge of the reporting system and attitudes to SADR in the Greater Accra region. METHODS...

• ADR monitoring in China, despite a late start, has been rapidly developed with a new monitoring system established since 2002. • Problems with China’s ADR monitoring system have been reported, such as poor quality of reports, narrow coverage of monitoring network, and lack of risk warning and controlling measures.1 • The scientific evaluation mechanism for China’s ADR monitoring and reporting...

INTRODUCTION Adverse drug reactions can cause increased morbidity and mortality, and therefore information needs to be studied systematically. Little is known about the adverse drug reactions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapy. The goal of this study is to assess the expectedness, seriousness and severity of adverse drug reactions during chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ther...