Reporting of adverse drug reactions

Davies, Heather; Noble, PJ; Pinchbeck, Gina; Killick, David

doi:10.1136/vr.l5891

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“… 1 The Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) at the University of Liverpool, UK has developed a solution with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to enable veterinary practices to submit AE reports from their EMR systems. 18 , 19 , 20 There are currently 250 veterinary practices (around 450–500 individual sites) participating in a pilot study in the United Kingdom. This system is limited to participating practices; this saves time and facilitates reporting.…”

Section: Strategies For Improving Adverse Event Reportingmentioning

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A survey of veterinary professionals in Sweden: Adverse event reporting and access to product safety information

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Sjöström

Arthurson

et al. 2021

Veterinary Record Open

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Background Pharmacovigilance based on spontaneously reported suspected adverse events (AEs) from veterinary professionals is a powerful tool for detecting potential risks of using medicinal products. However, it is heavily dependent on the voluntary participation of veterinary professionals. Estimates suggest that over 90% of suspected AEs remain unreported. This survey was conducted to accumulate information on current practices and attitudes of Swedish veterinary professionals in relation to AE reporting and their perceptions of the accessibility of updated product safety information. Methods Swedish veterinary professionals were surveyed using a web‐based questionnaire prepared by the Swedish Medical Products Agency (SMPA). The survey included three sections with 13 questions and was distributed via several communication channels, including the Swedish Veterinary Association. Results The survey was answered by 412 veterinary professionals, including veterinarians and licensed veterinary nurses. The survey identified that most veterinarians comply with national legislation by reporting directly to the SMPA, but not all observed AEs are reported. Veterinary professionals indicated that it is important to have an easy and efficient reporting system, preferably directly from an electronic medical records system. Feedback is considered important. Veterinary nursing staff could potentially improve the reporting rate of suspected AEs in Sweden. The degree of knowledge relating to the reporting of AEs varies among professionals, thus impacting on reporting frequency. A single source of product safety information is mainly used, and improvements are required to enhance accessibility and distribution of updated product safety information. Conclusions The insight gained from this survey will be used to influence attitudes and facilitate adaptations needed to fulfil the requirements of the European Union regulations. To reduce underreporting of AEs and facilitate access to updated product safety information, various approaches are required including educational interventions, new digital reporting tools and adaption of communication strategies.

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Section: Strategies For Improving Adverse Event Reportingmentioning

confidence: 99%