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A distance-learning programme in pharmacovigilance linked to educational credits is associated with improved reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions via the UK yellow card scheme

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Abstract

Aims: The effect of a distance-learning package linked to educational credits on the rate and quality of spontaneous adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting by general practitioners (GPs) and pharmacists in Wales was investigated. Methods: In April 2000, 477 GPs and 261 pharmacists enrolled in the 12 month programme. Results: The number and quality of yellow card reports improved compared with those of a control region in England (Northern Region). Conclusions: We conclude that an educational initiative in drug safety linked to incentives may be associated with a significant but perhaps short-lived improvement in the rate and quality of ADR reporting. © 2005 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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Author(s): Bracchi RCG, Houghton J, Woods FJ, Thomas S, Smail SA, Routledge PA

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Year: 2005

Volume: 60

Issue: 2

Pages: 221-223

Print publication date: 01/08/2005

ISSN (print): 0306-5251

ISSN (electronic): 1365-2125

Publisher: Wiley

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2005.02419.x

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2005.02419.x

PubMed id: 16042677

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