title: An initiative to prevent the adverse effects of metformin.
abstract: Collaboration between clinicians and a pharmacovigilance centre results in practical benefits for patients.
mesh_terms: D000140:Acidosis, Lactic / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008687:Metformin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D008687:Metformin