RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Fifteen minute consultation: a child with a suspected drug allergy JF Archives of disease in childhood - Education & practice edition JO Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health SP edpract-2016-311188 DO 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311188 A1 Peishan Wu A1 Katherine Longbottom A1 Rosemary Hague A1 Gillian Vance YR 2017 UL http://ep.bmj.com/content/early/2017/11/13/archdischild-2016-311188.abstract AB Adverse drug reactions are common in children, but true drug allergy is rare. It can be difficult to determine whether signs such as skin rashes are caused by the underlying illness or medications prescribed. Accurate diagnosis is important for patient safety and optimal treatment. We review the presentation of drug allergy and discuss current management options for children.