Concept information
Preferred term
adverse drug events
Definition
- The use of medications (pharmaceutical drugs consisting of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, biologics, vaccines, and/or dietary supplements) generally results in beneficial, defined therapeutic outcomes when these drugs and related medications are taken properly and appropriately monitored. Nevertheless, there are inherent risks in using any medications. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; Adverse Drug Events]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/adverse_drug_events
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