How do safety warnings on medicines affect prescribing?
Barbara J MintzesEllen ReynoldsPriya BahriLucy T PerryAlice L BhasaleRichard L MorrowColin R DormuthPublished in: Expert opinion on drug safety (2022)
Post-market safety advisories are an important intervention aiming to improve prescribing and use of medicines. However, differing warnings mean that some patients may be exposed to riskier prescribing than others. Better integration of safety information into clinical practice is needed, as well as improved transparency, independence, and public engagement in regulatory decision-making.