A survey of veterinary professionals in Sweden: Adverse event reporting and access to product safety information.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacovigilance based on spontaneously reported suspected adverse events (AEs) from veterinary professionals is a powerful tool for detecting potential risks of using medicinal products. However, it is heavily dependent on the voluntary participation of veterinary professionals. Estimates suggest that over 90% of suspected AEs remain unreported. This survey was conducted to accumulate information on current practices and attitudes of Swedish veterinary professionals in relation to AE reporting and their perceptions of the accessibility of updated product safety information.

Methods

Swedish veterinary professionals were surveyed using a web-based questionnaire prepared by the Swedish Medical Products Agency (SMPA). The survey included three sections with 13 quest

SUBMITTER: Mount J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8342559 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature