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adverse drug events  

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  • 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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