Prevalence of reported drug allergy and its impact on Beta lactam use with financial and health implications
Journal Title: Archives of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background:While recognition and documentation of true drug allergy is critically important, most physicians acknowledge that its prevalence is likely overestimated, often on the basis of historical, sometimes anecdotal evidence. Correct or not, once applied, drug allergy labels may result in altered, potentially inferior therapy, increased costs and prolonged hospitalisation. Objective:Estimate the point prevalence, accuracy and symptomatology of self-reported drug allergy in a typical, large NHS Acute Trust adult inpatient population. In the subset with penicillin allergy (PA), estimate additional management costs from the use of alternative antibiotics and readmission rates in the previous 5 years.
Authors and Affiliations
AM Warren, R Malhi, Y Jani, C Corrigan, D Walker, Kariyawasam Harsha, Lukawska Joanna
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