Korean J Med.  2018 Feb;93(1):5-13. 10.3904/kjm.2018.93.1.5.

Relief System for Adverse Drug Reactions in Korea

• Yang MS

• KMID: 2435029
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3904/kjm.2018.93.1.5

Abstract

The relief system for adverse drug reactions is a reimbursement system for non-fault injury from drugs that started with the intent of relieving victims of adverse drug reactions despite normal use of the medicines. In Korea, the relief system for adverse drug reactions started on December 19, 2014. To date, the deliberation process for 100 cases of adverse drug reactions has ended, of which 78 cases received relief reimbursement. As this is the early phase of system implementation, efforts to stabilize the system are needed. It is very important for clinicians to participate actively in mediating between the victims of adverse drug reactions and the Korea Institute of Drug Safety & Risk Management, to establish an effective relief system. It is also important to implement the most favorable relief system considering the socioeconomic and medical environment in Korea.

Keyword

Relief work; Drug-related side effects and adverse reactions; Korea

MeSH Terms

Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
Korea*
Negotiating
Relief Work
Risk Management