Table 1

Reasons that cause ADR not be reported

ReasonBefore interventionAfter interventionp Value
Uncertain association between reaction and drug18 (22)17 (20.7)1
Unimportant to report13 (15.9)11 (9)0.30
Well known that do not need to be reported21 (25.6)16 (19.5)0.23
Unaware of the existence of a national ADR reporting system17 (20.7)15 (18.3)0.62
Did not know importance of reporting12 (14.6)10 (12.2)0.69
Did not know how to report20 (24.4)12 (14.6)0.02
Lack of time11 (13.4)16 (19.50)0.18
Lack of financial reimbursement2 (2.4)2 (2.4)1
Fear of legal liability2 (2.4)2 (2.4)1
Yellow card not available16 (19.5)9 (11)0.04
Reporting system is too technical18 (9.8)14 (4.9)0.12
Not enough information from the patient82 (100)3 (3.7)0.0001
  • ADR, adverse drug reaction.