Reporting of adverse events related to dietary supplements to a public health center by medical staff: a survey of clinics and pharmacies.

摘要: BACKGROUND Dietary supplements are used by >50% of the adult population in Japan, and adverse events related to these products have been reported with their increased use. Thus, an efficient system gather report data on is essential. To date, however, reporting has limited. The aim this study was address deficiency exploring routine practices medical staff employed at clinics or pharmacies Japan. METHODS We conducted a survey procedures dietary supplement intake public health centers Japan between November 2015 January 2016. Based sample size calculation, questionnaires were administered 1,700 potential respondents (850 pharmacists 850 physicians). questionnaire inquired about sociodemographic characteristics supplement-related event-reporting practices. RESULTS response rate 34.7%, including 286 304 physicians. Although >30% physicians had prior experience dealing such events, <5% center. identified several barriers reporting, as "difficulty judging relationship event supplement" "lack clarity regarding severity event". CONCLUSION This first explore terms supplements. Further studies required elucidate events. Moreover, standard criteria ought be introduced improve health.