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Speaking the same language? International variations in the safety information accompanying top-selling prescription drugs.

Kesselheim AS, Franklin JM, Avorn J, et al. Speaking the same language? International variations in the safety information accompanying top-selling prescription drugs. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(9):727-34. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001704.

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August 28, 2013
Kesselheim AS, Franklin JM, Avorn J, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(9):727-34.
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This study found that safety information provided with common prescription medications varies widely across different countries. For instance, medication documents in Canada reported approximately 50% more adverse drug reactions than comparable records in the United States.

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Kesselheim AS, Franklin JM, Avorn J, et al. Speaking the same language? International variations in the safety information accompanying top-selling prescription drugs. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(9):727-34. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001704.