AWARENESS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING AMONG PATIENTS IN RURAL MADHYA PRADESH: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF DISTRICT HOSPITALS.

Abstract

Background: Pharmacovigilance is an essential component of pharmacological sciences, 
encompassing the investigation, assessment, detection, and mitigation of adverse drug 
reactions with the aim of safeguarding pharmaceutical safety. Even while drugs have many 
advantages, patients who use many medications may experience unforeseen bad effects. 
Enhancing patient safety and optimizing the benefit-risk profile of medications across their 
whole lifespan depend on effective pharmacovigilance. Key players in national and 
international ADR monitoring include the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) and 
the Uppsala Monitoring Centre.