Journal of Pharmacovigilance

T Balasubramanian

Publications

• Research Article
  The Current Perspective of Community Pharmacists towards Pharmacovigilance
  Author(s): Mohammed Salim, Nimisha Hussain, T Balasubramanian, Muhammed Lubab, Nayana SA, Nimisha Hussein and Nathaliya PMMohammed Salim, Nimisha Hussain, T Balasubramanian, Muhammed Lubab, Nayana SA, Nimisha Hussein and Nathaliya PM
  
  The adverse drug reaction (ADR) programme in India, targeted all healthcare professionals to report the ADRs, however the response is very limited. The ADR reporting is much concentrated to hospital settings and the community pharmacies are unaware of this change. This study was conducted to assess the attitude, knowledge and behaviour of community pharmacists to ADR related aspects. A prospective study carried out over six months, self-prepared validated questionnaire was used. Awareness programme was conducted and a feedback questionnaire was provided. Improvement was seen after awareness programme. The response rate obtained was 93.7%. Pharmacist realizes the benefit a patient can obtain if an ADR is reported and some had noticed ADR. Few pharmacists knew about Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) as a centre for reporting ADRs. Majority .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000180

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