The Use of Social Media in Detecting Drug Safety-Related New Black Box Warnings, Labeling Changes, or Withdrawals: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media has become a new source for obtaining real-world data on adverse drug reactions. Many studies have investigated the use of social media to detect early signals of adverse drug reactions. However, the trustworthiness of signals derived from social media is questionable. To confirm this, a confirmatory study with a positive control (eg, new black box warnings, labeling changes, or withdrawals) is required.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the use of social media in detecting new black box warnings, labeling changes, or withdrawals in advance.

Methods

This scoping review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. A researcher searched PubMed and EMBASE in January

SUBMITTER: Lee JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8277336 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature