Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH
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The Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb received 621 reports of possible adverse drugs reactions on Diane-35®. Of all reports, 388 were received after media attention. Of the 309 reports of thromboembolic adverse drugs reactions, 18 cases were fatal. ⋯ Reflection 3. Improvement of adequate use of drugs. Pharmacovigilance not only has the aim to improve knowledge on risk of medicines, but also the aim of getting this knowledge into Health Care practice.