Research Journal of Pharmacology

Year: 2019
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Page No. 8 - 15

Pharmacovigilance: Present Scenario and Future Goals

Authors : A.K. Mohiuddin

Abstract: Pharmacovigilance is the science and activity relating to the collection, detection, assessment, monitoring and prevention of adverse effects with pharmaceutical products. Pharmacovigilance basically targets safety of medicine. Pharmacists have crucial role in health systems to maintain the rational and safe use of medicine for they are drug experts who are specifically trained in this field. The perspective of pharmacy students on pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting has also been discussed with an aim to highlight the need to improve content related to ADR reporting and pharmacovigilance in undergraduate pharmacy curriculum. Globally, although, the role of pharmacists within national pharmacovigilance systems varies it is very well recognized. Incorporation of ADR reporting concepts in education curriculum, training of pharmacists and voluntary participation of pharmacists in ADR reporting is very crucial in achieving the safety goals and safeguarding public health. Also, these knowledge gaps can be fulfilled through continuous professional development programs and reinforcing theoretical and practical knowledge in undergraduate pharmacy curriculums. Without adequately identifying and fulfilling training needs of pharmacists and other health care professionals, the efficiency of national pharmacovigilance systems is unlikely to improve which may compromise patient’s safety.

How to cite this article:

A.K. Mohiuddin , 2019. Pharmacovigilance: Present Scenario and Future Goals. Research Journal of Pharmacology, 13: 8-15.

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