Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Referrals to a Liaison Dermatology Service

Abstract

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a common consequence of medications, with an estimated 10-20% of all hospitalised patients experiencing a drug side effect^1-2; those affecting the skin being the most frequently recorded. The need to optimise management of cutaneous ADRs has been underlined by the recent publication of NICE Guidelines on Drug Allergy³, setting out a range of standards to enhance the diagnosis and management of patients developing allergic reactions to drugs. This study was undertaken to assess the number of drug allergy referrals, and the types of cutaneous drug reaction encountered in the in-patient population.

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