Title:Promoting Pharmacovigilance: A Review on Significance and Imperative for Establishing Regional Reporting Centres for Adverse Drug Reactions (Adrs)
Volume: 2
Author(s): Junaid Tantray*, Akhilesh Patel, Syed Hussain, Sanjay Nagdev, Vishal Tatwal, Ananya Raj, Hiba Parveen, Prashant Regar, Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Ashish Kumar Sharma
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacology, NIMS Institute of Pharmacy, NIMS University Rajasthan Jaipur, India
Keywords:
Pharmacovigilance, Regional reporting centers, Drug safety, PvPI, Sibutramine, ADR adverse drug reaction, Tragedies.
Abstract: The review explores the vital dimensions of pharmacovigilance (PV) and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting in the healthcare industry,
highlighting their importance for public health and patient safety. The review follows the development of PV from its historical beginnings in
India, highlighting significant turning points and legislative frameworks that have influenced modern practices. Sibutramine, a well-known
medication, is investigated to highlight the significance of watchful PV systems. Meanwhile, ADR reporting is significant in healthcare because it
directly impacts public health and patient safety. However, there is still a need to address issues like healthcare providers' ignorance and
underreporting. The suggested solution is to establish Regional Reporting Centres (RRCs), with successful models demonstrating the benefits they
provide, including improved data collection and regional assistance. Despite the advantages, setting up RRCs has its share of difficulties, such as
coordination and resource allocation. Effective RRC implementation improves ADR reporting, as shown by case studies and success stories. In
order to improve ADR reporting and PV procedures, the research ends with suggestions for the future that call for more regulatory assistance, more
training for healthcare workers, and public awareness campaigns.
