The proportion of patient reports contributing to generate signals was equal to the proportion of patient reports in the database. Patient's reports of adverse drug reactions can provide a valuable contribution to the detection of signals in addition to healthcare professionals' reports. In the Netherlands, direct patient reports have added to the signals of adverse drug reactions sent to the Medicines Evaluation Board.
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