Sentinel Initiative

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Medical Product Assessments

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Data and Surveillance Tools

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Communications

Network of Collaborators

Sentinel brings together public, academic and private organizations that provide access to healthcare data and expertise.

Data at a Glance

The Sentinel Distributed Database is comprised of quality-checked electronic data held by 18 partner organizations.

Statistical Methods

Sentinel explores the application of a wide range of methods to enhance medical product safety assessment.

Featured Postings

Spotlight

Medicare Claims Synthetic Public Use Files in Sentinel Common Data Model Format: User Documentation, Demonstration Routine Querying Package, and Data Files

Wed, 04/25/2018

Publications and Presentations

Evaluation of Switching Patterns in FDA's Sentinel System: A New Tool to Assess Generic Drugs

Fri, 08/17/2018
Data Enclaves for Sharing Information Derived From Clinical and Administrative Data

Tue, 08/14/2018

Modular Programs and Summary Tables

Coding Trend Analyses: Ischemic Stroke

Tue, 09/18/2018
Coding Trend Analyses: Angioedema

Tue, 09/18/2018
Coding Trend Analyses: Acute Myocardial Infarction

Tue, 09/18/2018
New Pediatric Users of Leuprolide Acetate Depot

Fri, 08/17/2018

Final Results and Reports

Cross-Network Directory Service Final Report

Mon, 09/17/2018

Data and Tools

Routine Querying System Documentation (version 5.4.4)

Fri, 08/17/2018
Data Quality Review and Characterization Programs v4.1.0

Wed, 02/28/2018
Sentinel Common Data Model v6.0.2

Wed, 10/04/2017

Sentinel Initiative Events

Implementation of Signal Detection Capabilities in the Sentinel System

Wed, 07/25/2018