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Adverse drug reactions - Evidence
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The following references were cited in June 2007. References dated after this reflect new evidence incorporated since original publication of this topic.

  1. Aronson, J.K. (Ed.) (2006) Meyler's side effects of drugs. The international encyclopedia of adverse drug reactions and interactions. 15th edn. Oxford: Elsevier.
  2. Aronson, J.K. and Ferner, R.E. (2003) Joining the DoTS: new approach to classifying adverse drug reactions. British Medical Journal 327(7425), 1222-1225. [Free Full-text]
  3. Aronson, J.K. and Ferner, R.E. (2005) Clarification and terminology in drug safety. Drug Safety 28(10), 851-870. [Abstract]
  4. Bandolier (2002) Adverse drug reactions in hospital patients. A systematic review of the prospective and retrospective studies. Bandolier. www.medicine.ox.ac.uk/bandolier [Free Full-text]
  5. BMA Board of Science (2006) Reporting adverse drug reactions: a guide for healthcare professionals. BMA. www.bma.org.uk [Free Full-text]
  6. Edwards, I.R. and Aronson, J.K. (2000) Adverse drug reactions: definitions, diagnosis, and management. Lancet 356(9237), 1255-1259. [Abstract]
  7. Howard, R.L., Avery, A.J., Slavenburg, S. et al. (2007) Which drugs cause preventable admissions to hospital? A systematic review. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 63(2), 136-147. [Abstract] [Free Full-text]
  8. Independent Steering Committee (2004) Report of an independent review of access to the yellow card scheme. The Stationery Office. www.mhra.gov.uk [Free Full-text]
  9. MCA and CSM (2002) Suspected adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting and the yellow card scheme. www.mhra.gov.uk
  10. MHRA (2006a) Healthcare professional reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. www.mhra.gov.uk [Free Full-text]
  11. MHRA (2006b) Patient reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. www.mhra.gov.uk [Free Full-text]
  12. MHRA (2006c) MHRA annual report and accounts 2005/2006. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. www.mhra.gov.uk [Free Full-text]
  13. MHRA (2007) Pharmacovigilance - how we monitor the safety of medicines. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. www.mhra.gov.uk [Free Full-text]
  14. Pirmohamed, M., Breckenridge, A.M., Kitteringham, N.R. and Park, B.K. (1998) Adverse drug reactions. British Medical Journal 316(7140), 1295-1298. [Free Full-text]
  15. Pirmohamed, M., James, S., Meakin, S. et al. (2004) Adverse drug reactions as cause of admission to hospital: prospective analysis of 18820 patients. British Medical Journal 329(7456), 15-19. [Abstract] [Free Full-text]
  16. Rawlins, M.D. and Thompson, J.W. (1977) Pathogenesis of adverse drug reactions. In: Davies, D.M. (Ed.) Textbook of adverse drug reactions. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  17. Smith, C.C., Bennett, P.M., Pearce, H.M. et al. (1996) Adverse drug reactions in a hospital general medical unit meriting notification to the Committee on Safety of Medicines. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 42(4), 423-429. [Abstract] [Free Full-text]
  18. WHO (2002) Safety of medicines. A guide to detecting and reporting adverse drug reactions. Why health professionals need to take action. World Health Organization. www.who.int [Free Full-text]

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