Drug Week
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Drug Week
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Adverse Drug Reaction
Importance of reporting suspected drug reactions emphasized
August 26th, 2005
Researchers emphasize the importance of reporting suspected adverse drug reactions in a recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. "The Adverse Event Reporting System is the primary surveillance database used by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for identifying postmarketing drug safety problems. We analyzed all reports of suspected adverse drug reactions submitted to the Food and Drug Administration from the inception of the Adverse Event Reporting System database in 1969 through December 2002. We documented drug withdrawals and restricted distribution programs based on safety concerns," investigators in the United States report. ...
Source: Drug Week (2005-08-26)
|
