The Drug Allergy Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a dedicated care pathway designed to provide comprehensive care for patients with drug allergies.

According to figures from the hospital's Allergy Service, drug allergy is the leading reason for consultations among inpatients, and the second most common reason for outpatient appointments, after allergic rhinitis and asthma.

The medicines most commonly responsible for allergic reactions are:

  • Antibiotics
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Iodinated contrast media
  • Muscle relaxants

Antibiotics are among the medicines most widely used in both hospital and primary care settings, which is why reviewing a patient’s drug allergy history is so important before prescribing or administering treatment. Diagnostic accuracy is a key concern here: a high proportion of patients mistakenly believe they have a drug allergy, which can affect the choice of medicines available to them throughout their life.