December 5, 2025BioChemOpen Access

Drug Allergy in Hospitalized Patients: Three Years of Consultation Experience in a Tertiary Care Setting

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Retrospective analysis reveals drug allergy affects 0.9% of hospital admissions, indicating a need for improved antimicrobial stewardship.

Anaphylaxis occurred in 6.6% of patients with drug allergies, highlighting serious risks during hospitalization.
Among 334 patients evaluated for drug allergy, immediate reactions were seen in 49.1%, with antibiotics being common culprits.
Data was collected from adult inpatients over three years at a tertiary care hospital, focusing on drug allergy consultations.
Implementing structured allergology services may enhance patient safety and reduce risks associated with drug allergies.

Ratti et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis reveals drug allergy affects 0.9% of hospital admissions, indicating a need for improved antimicrobial stewardship.