TABLE 2.
General characteristics of serious and nonserious DDI-ADRs.
| Characteristics | Serious, n (%) n = 3,303 | Nonserious, n (%) n = 724 |
|---|---|---|
| Age, year, median (interquartile range) | 76 (63–84) | 67 (50–81) |
| Female | 1,558 (47) | 390 (54) |
| Reporter type | ||
| Specialist physician | 2,400 (73) | 350 (48) |
| Generalist practitioner | 122 (4) | 84 (12) |
| Pharmacist | 735 (22) | 226 (31) |
| Nurse | 6 (0) | 4 (1) |
| Lawyer | 1 (0) | 1 (0) |
| Other healthcare professionals | 13 (0) | 5 (1) |
| Patient | 26 (1) | 52 (7) |
| Multiple DDI a | 1,178 (36) | 210 (29) |
a
More than two drugs identified as being involved in the interaction.