Accurately describing drug allergies and adverse drug reactions: The Australian Delphi Consensus on Drug Allergy Terminology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Standardizing drug allergy terminology is essential for consistent and accurate reporting of drug allergy information.

Objective

This study aimed to define drug allergy-related terms for use in clinical care and allergy documentation using the Delphi process.

Methods

The terminology list was developed by experts through a literature search, including relevant terms from the 10th and 11th revisions of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, respectively. A multidisciplinary panel consisting of 30 experts with representation from pharmacy, pediatrics, clinical immunology and allergy, nursing, dermatology, infectious diseases, general practice, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and pharmacology was convened. A

SUBMITTER: Kehoe J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743412 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature