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  • Adverse reactions to complementary medicines: the Australian pharmacy experience

    Author(s)
    Braun, Lesley A
    Tiralongo, Evilin
    Wilkinson, Jenny M
    Poole, Susan
    Spitzer, Ondine
    Bailey, Michael
    Dooley, Michael
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Tiralongo, Evelin
    Year published
    2010
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    Abstract
    Objectives: The primary aim was to determine the prevalence of adverse reactions to over-the-counter complementary medicines and their severity, as described by consumers. Secondary aims were to identify consumers' reporting behaviours and understanding of the AUST L designation on product labels. Methods: An anonymous, self-administered survey was completed by randomly selected pharmacy customers at 60 community pharmacy locations between August 2008 and February 2009. Key findings: Of the 1121 survey participants (response rate 62%), 72% had used a complementary medicine product in the previous 12 months, and 7% of ...
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    Objectives: The primary aim was to determine the prevalence of adverse reactions to over-the-counter complementary medicines and their severity, as described by consumers. Secondary aims were to identify consumers' reporting behaviours and understanding of the AUST L designation on product labels. Methods: An anonymous, self-administered survey was completed by randomly selected pharmacy customers at 60 community pharmacy locations between August 2008 and February 2009. Key findings: Of the 1121 survey participants (response rate 62%), 72% had used a complementary medicine product in the previous 12 months, and 7% of this group (n = 55) reported having experienced an adverse reaction at some time. Of these, 71% described the reaction as mild and not requiring treatment, 22% as moderate and/or requiring advice from a healthcare professional and 7% (n = 4) described it as severe and requiring hospitalisation. If they were to report the reaction, it was most commonly to a medical practitioner. Most (88%) of complementary medicine consumers had never noticed the term 'AUST L'. Conclusions: Complementary medicines are widely used by pharmacy customers. Adverse reactions to these products are under-reported to healthcare authorities. Most adverse reactions are mild and serious reactions are rare. Customers have little awareness of the designation AUST L.
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    Journal Title
    International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
    Volume
    18
    Issue
    4
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2042-7174.2010.00036.x
    Subject
    Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences not elsewhere classified
    Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/35585
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