Department of Pharmacy Practice, Srinivas College Of Pharmacy, Manglore-574143
Pharmacovigilance (PV) is a relatively new discipline in the pharmaceutical industry. Having undergone rapid growth over the past 2 decades, PV now touches many other disciplines in the research and development enterprise. With its growth has come a heightened awareness and interest in the medical community about the roles that PV plays. This article provides insights into the background and inner workings of PV. Pharmacovigilance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted landscape of pharmacovigilance, focusing on its integral role in enhancing drug safety and surveillance. The review begins by elucidating the fundamental concepts of pharmacovigilance, emphasizing its significance in identifying, assessing, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). It delves into the historical evolution of pharmacovigilance, tracing its development from a reactive post-marketing activity to a proactive and integrated system. All healthcare providers have roles to play in maintaining a balance between a medicine's benefits and risks. Once a drug is available to the public, making a determination about its safety is the shared responsibility of all who are part of the prescribing process, including patients. The role of healthcare professionals is vital in recording and reporting suspected ADRs in order that regulatory agencies are alerted of emerging safety concerns and thereby facilitating timely and appropriate action. As a part of health care team every pharmacist must have knowledge about adverse drug reaction monitoring systems and pharmacovigilance
Arkaydius Jyndiang*, A. R. Shabaraya, Viresh K. Chandur Review A Comprehensive Review On Pharmacovigilance: Enhancing Drug Safety And Surveillance, Int. J. in Pharm. Sci., 2023, Vol 1, Issue 12, 158-165. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10302560
10.5281/zenodo.10302560
