Table 1

Groups of drugs associated with fatalities

Class of suspected drugNumber of times suspected
Anticonvulsants78
Cytotoxics42
Antibiotics31
Anaesthetics (intravenous)20
Anaesthetics (inhaled)17
Corticosteroids14
Cardiovascular13
Lung surfactants13
β2 agonists12
NSAIDs12
Immunosuppressants8
Muscle relaxants10
Other bronchodilators10
Immunosuppressants8
Antihistamines7
Nasal decongestants/cough medicines6
Growth hormone6
Intravenous nutrition6
Antivirals6
Insulin5
Miscellaneous74
Total390