CroatiaThe article reports on the number of serious adverse drug reactions reported in 2025, according to data from HALMED, the Croatian national pharmacovigilance system. It states that 46% of the 3,721 reported side effects were classified as severe, including 49 deaths, 112 cases of life-threatening situations, 276 hospitalizations, and 28 suspected cases of disability caused by medication. The report notes that while death as a consequence of medication was reported in 49 cases, it does not necessarily mean the drug caused the death, as the underlying disease could have been advanced. Comparisons show an increase in severe outcomes compared to the previous year, with 81 fatal cases reported in 2024.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from HALMED without overtly promoting any political agenda. While the topic relates to public health policy, the tone remains neutral, focusing on statistical reporting rather than advocacy or criticism of specific policies or groups.
