1.Analysis of medical disputes related to drug-induced cross-allergy and study on prescripition review strategy
Wei LI ; Chengliang ZHANG ; Pinpin XUE ; Jinfeng DU ; Dong LIU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):2-8
Objective To analyze the rules and characteristics of cross-allergy cases related to drug-related medical disputes,and to provide reference for the formulation of cross-allergy prescription review strategy.Methods The judgments of cross-allergy related medical damage liability disputes recorded in the legal document database of Beijing Yingke Law Firm and the Chinese Judgment Document Network database from August 2010 to June 2023 were analyzed,the causes of relevant disputes were summarized and analyzed,and more comprehensive response measures were formulated.Results A total of 65 judgments were retrieved,and seven judgments were included.The main drugs causing cross allergy were antibiotics(penicillins,cephalosporins and sulfonamides).Seven cases of medical disputes,all of which were ruled by the court that the medical party had medical errors due to cross-allergies,and had to bear 30%to 80%of the compensation liability.The main reasons for the punishment were that the doctor did not pay enough attention to the patient's past history of allergy and chose unreasonable drugs.Conclusion Medical institutions can reduce the risk of cross-allergy by means of information technology,and play the role of pharmacists in prescription review and pharmaceutical care.Physicians should pay attention to the patient's past history,earnly inquire,strengthen medication education and monitoring,reduce the threat of adverse reactions to the patient's life safety and related drug disputes,and protect the legitimate rights and interests of both doctors and patients.
2.Review and risk information management of neuropathy induced by emerging anti-tumor drugs
Feng LYU ; Wei SONG ; Mengru XIN ; Di XIE ; Wenqing ZHANG ; Wen HE ; Hankun HU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):9-18
As an increasing number of emerging anti-tumor drugs are approved and marketed,the imperative for clinical safety monitoring and risk information management has grown significantly.Drug-induced neuropathy associated with these drugs exhibit characteristics such as insidious onset,rapid progression,and challenging treatment,ultimately leading to treatment failures.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the risk of neuropathy induced by emerging anti-tumor drugs,coupled with risk surveillance and early warning,as well as management and reporting,can significantly reduce the incidence and severity of drug-related diseases.This paper provides a review of the neuropathy caused by emerging anti-tumor drugs,introduces the pharmacovigilance system and risk information management measures in clinical usage,aiming to provide a reference for guiding the rational clinical use and minimizing the incidence of drug-induced diseases.
3.National competent authority regulation and practice of drug benefit-risk communication in the United States,European Union and China
Yinan ZHANG ; Tingxi WU ; Zhigang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):19-27
Safer drug use relies on the sustained vigilance and continual awareness of all individuals,and drug benefit-risk communication plays a pivotal role in facilitating this process.Foreign exploration on drug benefit-risk communication started relatively earlier.Upon scrutinizing the websites of drug regulatory authorities in the United States and Europe Union,it appears that these regions have established comprehensive communication regulation and practice systems,developed strategic plans and guidance,and communicated with healthcare professionals,patients and the public via various tools and channels,mainly including drug statutory information,new safety information,potential safety signals,etc.In China,drug benefit-risk communication is involved in the legislation,but the relevant guidelines and specific implementation rules are still lacking,and the evidence-based communication research and communication tools are relatively insufficient.We could learn from the experience of other countries,which involves enhancing regulatory implementation,establishing a communication framework,developing scientific evidence,assessing communication effectiveness,refining communication tools,and diminishing information barriers,in order to ultimately support patient and health care professionals to make informed decisions about medication.
4.Mining pharmacovigilance signals for asthma adverse events in underage population based on the FAERS database
Yan CHEN ; Bing LI ; Xia LIU ; Hongyan LIU ; Qing SHAN ; Jinmin GUO
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):28-36
Objective To conduct data mining of asthma-inducing medications in underage populations based on the U.S.Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System(FAERS)database,so as to provide reference for the clinical application of related medications.Methods Adverse drug event(ADE)reports from the first quarter of 2013 to the fourth quarter of 2022 in the FAERS database were collected and screened for reports of asthma adverse events in the this population(under 18 years old),which were categorized into infants,toddlers,children,and adolescents according to different age groups,and were subjected to medication signal mining by using the reporting odds ratio method,the composite standardized method,and the information component method.Results A total of 1 915 reports were obtained after screening,involving 1 042(54.41%)males and 831(43.39%)females;the highest percentage of the reporting population was between 12 and under 18 years old,with a total of 762(39.79%);60.78%of the reports were reported by health professionals;and the results of the clinical referrals showed that serious adverse events occurred in 85.90%of the cases.306 suspected drugs were screened,52 drugs were determined to be valid signals,and 1 044 adverse events were reported,of which 16 drug inserts did not mention the risk of asthma,in order of elosulfatase alpha,canakinumab,tobramycin,vancomycin,ceftriaxone,cetirizine,phenylephrine,imiglucerase,cefuroxime,betamethasone,atropine,tadalafil,riscovastatin,cyclophosphamide,octreotide,and omeprazole.Conclusion The FAERS database was mined for adverse drug event signals and evaluated using the proportional disequilibrium method to identify 16 medicines that may trigger pharmacogenetic asthma and are not documented in the specification,which can be used to provide a good early warning for the clinic.At the same time,focusing on special populations,strengthening the assessment of lung function before medication and monitoring during and after medication,timely interventions were taken to reduce the harm of drug-derived adverse reactions and ensure the safe use of medication.
5.Analysis of the characteristics and risk factors of levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias
Haili GUO ; Daihong GUO ; Man ZHU ; Peng LI ; An FU ; Chao LI ; Jingchuan LU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):37-44
Objective To investigate the characteristics,clinical indicators and risk factors of levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias in large hospitalized populations.Methods Using the"Adverse Event Active Monitoring and Intelligent Assessment Alert System-Ⅱ"(ADE-ASAS-Ⅱ),the electronic medical record of inpatients using levofloxacin in 2019 was monitored to obtain relevant data for patients with arrhythmias.Patients without arrhythmia were selected by propensity score matching,and the risk factors of levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias were analyzed by univariate and multivariate conditional logistic regression.Results The incidence of levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias was 1.64%in 12 879 people who used levofloxacin.The incidence in people over 65 years was 3.22%.The main manifestations of levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias were extrasystole(0.84%),tachycardia(0.63%),QT interval prolongation(0.44%),and no severe arrhythmias such as torsades de pointes and ventricular fibrillation.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the course of administration(OR=1.030,95%CI 1.009 to 1.050,P=0.004)and intravenous administration(OR=2.392,95%CI 1.478 to 3.870,P<0.001)independent risk factors for levofloxacin-induced arrhythmias.Conclusion Arrhythmias caused by levofloxacin are common and have various types,among which the occurrence of QT interval prolongation is occasional.We should pay more attention to elderly patients who receive intravenous levofloxacin and try to avoid long courses of medication.
6.Association of PPIs use with short-term and long-term mortality risk in patients with severe ischemic stroke:a retrospective cohort study based on the MIMIC-Ⅲ database
Sisi QIN ; Huitao ZHANG ; Haiyan PAN ; Yaoli ZHU ; Li ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):45-51
Objective To investigate the association of proton pump inhibitors(PPIs)use with short-term and long-term mortality risk in patients with severe ischemic stroke.Methods This retrospective study based on the U.S.Medical Information Mark for Intensive Care Ⅲ(MIMIC-Ⅲ)database,ICU patients aged ≥18 years with the first ICU admission and a diagnosis of ischemic stroke were finally included in the study.All enrolled subjects were divided into PPIs group and non-PPIs group according to whether they had used PPIs(pantoprazole,lansoprazole and omeprazole)during hospitalization.Kaplan-Meier survival analyses and Cox regression models were used to analyze the association between the use of PPIs and the risk of ICU death,30 d risk of death,90 d risk of death in patients with severe ischemic stroke.Results A total of 1 015 patients were included,402 cases in the PPIs group and 613 in the non-PPIs group.The ICU-mortality,30 d and 90 d mortality were 15.37%,13.60%and 20.10%,respectively.Kaplan-Meier survival analyses illustrated that the PPIs group survived better than non-PPIs group in ICU mortality analysis(P=0.002).In Cox regression analysis,after adjustment for potential confounders,the hazard ratio(HR)for ICU mortality in the PPIs group relative to the non-PPIs group was 0.671 9(95%CI 0.478 8 to 0.942 8,P=0.021),but there was no significant difference between 30 d and 90 d mortality(P>0.05).Conclusion In patients with severe ischemic stroke,the use of PPIs may be effective in reducing the risk of ICU death,but does not improve 30 d and 90 d risk of death in patients.
7.Clinical observation of Zishen Ningxin capsule combined with telmisartan in the treatment of perimenopausal hypertension
Bei WANG ; Mingmin DU ; Chengyi WANG ; Da FU ; Jing ZHANG ; Qiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):52-59
Objective To observe the efficacy of Zishen Ningxin capsule combined with telmisartan in the treatment of perimenopausal hypertension,and its influence on the patients'blood pressure,biochemical indexes and TCM symptom scores.Methods 300 patients with perimenopausal hypertension were randomly divided into control group and observation group with 150 patients in each group.The control group was given telmisartan treatment,and the observation group was given Zishen Ningxin capsule on the basis of the control group.The treatment course of both groups was 8 weeks.The dynamic blood pressure and coefficient of variation of blood pressure at 24 h before and after treatment were observed and compared between two groups(24 h systolic blood pressure and coefficient of variation,24 h diastolic blood pressure and its coefficient of variation),sex hormone levels(serum estradiol,follicle stimulating hormone,testosterone,progesterone),blood lipid levels(triacylglycerol,total cholesterol,low density lipoprotein cholesterol,high density lipoprotein cholesterol),renin and hypersensitive C-reactive protein levels,as well as the changes of TCM symptom score were evaluated for the efficacy of the two groups.Results After treatment,the 24 h systolic blood pressure and its coefficient of variation,24 h diastolic blood pressure and its coefficient of variation,the levels of sex hormones,blood lipids,renin and hypersensitive C-reactive protein,as well as TCM symptom scores in two groups were significantly improved(P<0.05),and all indexes in the observation group were better than those in the control group(P<0.05).The total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference of the incidence of adverse reactions in the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Zishen Ningxin capsule combined with telmisartan has significant clinical efficacy in the treatment of perimenopausal hypertension,which can effectively reduce blood pressure,relieve symptoms,improve the levels of sex hormones,blood lipids,renin and hypersensitive C-reactive protein.
8.Cost-utility analysis of budesonide/formoterol powder inhalation versus salmeterol/fluticasone powder inhalation for asthma in adolescents
Anle SHEN ; Bin WU ; Dan LIU ; Yuelian JIANG ; Juan WU ; Yong YIN ; Shunguo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):60-67
Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of budesonide/formoterol powder inhalation(BF)versus salmeterol/fluticasone powder inhalation(SF)for the treatment of persistent asthma in adolescents,and to provide economic evidence and reference for clinical medication and decision-making.Methods From perspective of Chinese healthcare,a Markov model was established based on a prospective cohort study conducted by Shanghai Fudan University Affiliated Minhang Hospital.The cycle length was 7 days,and the time horizon was 6 years.A discount rate of 5%per year was applied.Clinical parameters including asthma acute exacerbation,treatment costs,and health utility values were obtained from relevant literature.The primary outcomes were direct medical costs,quality-adjusted life-years(QALYs),and incremental cost-utility ratio(ICUR).Cost-utility analysis was performed using TreeAge Pro 2022.The one-way sensitivity analysis and probabilistic sensitivity analysis were conducted to validate the robustness of the basic analysis results.Results Compared with SF group,BF group contributed to an incremental QALYs of 0.002 5 and reduced the cost by 7 043.93 yuan,which implied that BF group was a dominating treatment.Results of one-way sensitivity analysis showed that SF price,BF price and Hazard ratio of asthma acute exacerbation(BF vs.SF)were the main sensitivity factors of model.Probabilistic sensitivity analysis demonstrated the probability of BF being cost-effective was about 80%within the willingness to pay threshold of 257 100 yuan/QALY.Conclusions It was found out in this study that BF was a more cost-effective option for the adolescents with persistent asthma compared with SF.
9.Cost-utility analysis of edaravone dexborneol for acute ischemic stroke
Shasha ZHOU ; Xiangfan CHEN ; Xia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):68-74
Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of edaravone dexborneol versus edaravone alone combined with conventional therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS).Methods From the perspective of the healthcare systems,a decision tree model was constructed using the data from the randomized double-blind comparative trial of edaravone dexborneol in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke(TASTE trial).Cost-utility analysis was used to evaluate the health benefits of edaravone dexborneol at 1 month and 5 years.The robustness of the results was tested by single factor sensitivity analysis and probability sensitivity analysis.Results For AIS patients,the 1-month incremental cost-utility ratio was 53 212.89 yuan/quality-adjusted life-year(QALY),and the 5-year incremental cost-utility ratio was 49 631.25 yuan/QALY,both of which were smaller than China's per capita GDP in 2022(85 698 yuan).Univariate sensitivity analysis showed that the change of NIHSS score in 2 groups of improved patients,the probability of improvement in 2 groups and the probability of deterioration in edaravone group were the most influential factors on the outcome of incremental cost effectiveness.The results of probabilistic sensitivity analysis showed that edaravone dexcborneol was more economical when WTP was 1 times China's per capita GDP in 2022.Conclusion Edaravon dexborneol is a more effective and economical treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients than edaravone alone.
10.Teriparatide treatment for osteoporosis:a rapid health technology assessment
Peng LYU ; Jingli ZHANG ; Yuansheng WAN ; Yifei HUANG ; Ruxu YOU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(1):75-84
Objective To evaluate the efficacy,safety and economy of teriparatide in the treatment of osteoporosis.Methods PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,CNKI,WanFang Data,VIP databases and websites related to health technology evaluation were systematically searched to collect high-quality clinical evidence and economic evaluation literature of teriparatide in the treatment of osteoporosis from the inception to January 20,2023.Two researchers independently identified studies,extracted data,assessed the quality of included studies,and descriptive analyzed and summarised the results.Results A total of 25 literatures were included,involving 3 HTA reports,15 systematic review/Meta-analyses and 7 economic studies were included.In terms of effectiveness,the evaluation results showed that teriparatide could improve bone mineral density in patients with osteoporosis,reduce the incidence of vertebral/non-vertebral fractures in primary and secondary osteoporosis and prevent the fractures in postmenopausal osteoporosis compared to bisphosphonates and placebos.In terms of safety,teriparatide was proven to be safe with no elevated risk of adverse drug reactions.In terms of economic cost,teriparatide has a higher cost and economic disadvantage compared with bisphosphonates,however,for people with severe postmenopausal osteoporosis and high risk of fracture,teriparatide can be considered as a potential cost-effect treatment option.Conclusion Teriparatide is effective and safe in the treatment of osteoporosis,but it is not cost-effective advantages compared with the existing other anti-osteoporosis medications.

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