Analysis of spontaneous reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions for non-analgesic over-the-counter drugs from 2008 to 2017.

Josipa BukicDoris RušićPetar MasDeni KarabaticJosko BozicAna Seselja PerisinDario LeskurDarko KrnicSinisa TomicDarko Modun

Published in: BMC pharmacology & toxicology (2019)

Pharmacists most frequently reported ADRs of OTC drugs and consumers' awareness of ADR reporting has risen. Other health care professionals (e.g., nurses and dentists) must be offered proper education in order to improve reporting practice of ADRs. Health care professionals should address concerns about OTC drug safety in elderly and children.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
healthcare
drug induced
electronic health record
emergency department
young adults
pulmonary embolism
quality improvement
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury