Abstract

ROLE OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN ADR MONITORING: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Anju K. R.*, Shruti Palaskar, Nikita Yadav, Bhavesh Choudhary, Sanjiv Vishwakarm, Shrutika Patil

Abstract

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant public health concern contributing to morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs worldwide. Pharmacovigilance systems aim to detect, assess, understand, and prevent ADRs associated with medicines. Community pharmacists are among the most accessible healthcare professionals and play an essential role in identifying, documenting, and reporting ADRs. This review highlights the role of community pharmacists in ADR monitoring, reporting systems, challenges faced in reporting, and strategies to strengthen pharmacist participation in pharmacovigilance programs. The integration of pharmacists in ADR monitoring systems can significantly enhance medication safety and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: Adverse Drug Reactions, Pharmacovigilance, Community Pharmacist, Drug Safety, ADR Reporting.