Injury Types Reported in Adverse Drug Events Involving Prescription Medications

Percentages reflect estimated distributions of injury types among adverse drug events reported in emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Adverse drug event data include all prescription medications and are not limited to recalled drugs alone, but provide context for the types of injuries associated with medication quality failures, dosing errors, and drug interactions.
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