Safeguarding Health: The Impact of Pharmacovigilance Practices in Community Pharmacies

Abstract

It is essential for patient safety and the efficacy of medication to have pharmacovigilance, which is the scientific discipline that is devoted to the monitoring, evaluation, and prevention of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and adverse drug events (ADEs). Pharmacovigilance techniques are absolutely necessary in community pharmacies in order to diagnose and reduce the risks that are associated with the use of drugs. With the purpose of boosting patient safety, improving medication adherence, and optimising therapeutic outcomes, this study analyses the function that pharmacovigilance plays within community pharmacy settings. The significance of this role is emphasised throughout the review. The important practices include the systematic reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), the proactive education of patients, and the effective collaboration with healthcare professionals. The challenges that are mentioned include the underreporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), the limited resources that are available, and the requirement for constant training. Strategies are also explored to solve these challenges. With the purpose of protecting the health of patients and improving the overall quality of healthcare, the evaluation highlights how important it is for community pharmacies to implement complete pharmacovigilance processes.