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Adverse drug reaction (ADR) sticker
The national inpatient medication chart (NIMC) and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) hospital medication chart (HMC) are designed so that a single adverse drug reaction (ADR) alert sticker can be applied on both pages 3 and 4.
Uses of adverse drug reaction sticker
The ADR alert sticker is intended to:
- Draw the attention of prescribers, dispensers, administrators and reconcilers to previous patient ADRs and allergies
- Reduce re-prescribing of medicines that have caused ADRs and allergic reactions.
Allergies and adverse drug reactions section of the NIMC
Clinicians are required to complete this for all patients. If a previous ADR exists, they should:
- Document the (a) Name of the drug/substance, and (b) Reaction details (e.g. rash, diarrhoea) and type of reaction (e.g. allergy, anaphylaxis)
- Affix an ADR alert sticker to pages 3 and 4 of the NIMC in the spaces provided.