‘Disturbing’: 250,000 hospitalised each year due to adverse reactions
The rate has changed little in 30 years despite campaigns to promote the safe use of medicines
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Some 250,000 Australians are hospitalised each year as a result of adverse reactions to medications — a figure that has changed little in 30 years, a new report suggests.
A review of 16 Australian studies estimates that 2.5% of all hospital admissions are caused by adverse reactions to medicines. They also make up about 7% of emergency department admissions.