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Range of healthcare utilisation according to outpatient literature
| Healthcare facilities used for ADE/ADR | Healthcare utilisation per ADE/ADR in % | Healthcare utilisation according to the population ingesting medications in % |
|---|---|---|
| Physician visit | 48.2 [36] - 88.7 [37] | 3.5 [28] - 22.2 [29] |
| Emergency care | 8.6 [29] - 15.7 [28] | 0.9 [28] - 3.0 [29] |
| Hospitalisation | 4.0 [38] - 12.4 [37] | 0.50 [28] - 4.19 [29] |
ADE: adverse drug event; ADR: adverse drug reaction; Study references are in square brackets
