Comparing patients' and healthcare professionals' ADR reports after media attention: the broadcast of a Dutch television programme about the benefits and risks of statins as an example

Abstract

Media attention affects drug use and ADR reporting by patients. Patient reports can provide additional information, making them a useful source of information next to health professional reports. Content analysis provides vital insights into the impact of statins on daily life, and patients' concerns about adverse reactions should be recognized in reports to national pharmacovigilance centres.