Adverse drug events among outpatients that lead to emergency department visits are an important cause of morbidity in the United States, particularly among individuals aged 65 years or older. Ongoing, population-based surveillance can help monitor these events and target prevention strategies.

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NEISS-CADES provides detailed and timely information on outpatient ADEs treated in EDs and identifies specific drugs and circumstances associated with these injuries. Findings from NEISS-CADES can help design and prioritize patient safety interventions for outpatient ADEs.