Abstract

A SURVEY ON ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE AMONG PHARMACISTS TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTION RELATED ASPECTS IN SOUTHERN PART OF KERALA

Liya S. Saji*, Jyothi B. N., Revathi Mohan, Hephziba, Soumya R. V., Dr. Prasobh G. R.

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Abstract

Many hospitalizations in India are due to Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and resulting in morbidity and mortality in majority cases in addition to the huge economic burden. A survey was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior of community pharmacists towards ADR related aspects. A very few studies into the reasons that impact the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pharmacist with regard to ADR reporting. This study was conducted to analyse the knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) related to ADR reporting among the pharmacist in southern part of Kerala. Our study explores the views of pharmacist about KAP of ADR reporting.

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