Title: Importance of Pharmacovigilance and role of future Pharmacists in Karachi Pakistan

Abstract:

Adverse Drug Reactions associated morbidity and mortality are very common causes of patient hospitalization as all the medications have adverse effects even if used properly. Approximately 5-20% of hospital admissions occur because of the ADRs imposing a great financial problem on the health care systems. Pharmacovigilance has been considered as an essential constituent of pharmaceutical care by the regulatory bodies to warrant patient safety. Spontaneous reporting by the health care experts can contribute towards successful pharmacovigilance substantially. Pharmacists are the drug expert and are more likely to spot ADRs in comparison to other healthcare experts. They should have the proficiency and expertise to avoid, recognize and resolve medication-related complications and provide guidance to patients on rational use of medications.

Biography:

Dr. Fakhsheena Anjum PhD. has more than 16 years of academic experience and is head of Department of Pharmacy Practice at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences. Since the past several years, she has been giving training in clinical research certified professional course as a certified trainer at DUHS. She has been the Program Director of e-prescription writing refresher course conducted successfully via platform of Dow University of Health Sciences in collaboration with Educast for out-of-practice female doctors in Pakistan. Dr. Fakhsheena Anjum actively participates in national and international meetings and conferences and has several international research papers on her credential.