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
- 6 May 2005
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
- Vol. 60 (2) , 221-223
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2125.2005.02419.x
Abstract
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. In April 2000, 477 GPs and 261 pharmacists enrolled in the 12 month programme. The number and quality of yellow card reports improved compared with those of a control region in England (Northern Region). 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.Keywords
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