Current landscape of pharmacovigilance in Pakistan

Abstract

Drug Regularity Authority of Pakistan came into being in 2012 after multiple casualties were reported due to dispensation of counterfeit & adulterated drugs. The primary purpose was to address any quality & efficacy issues related to medicines and encourage healthcare professionals to play their role in provision of safe medication therapy by practicing pharmacovigilance. Currently, a Medicine Surveillance portal for reporting is available for ADR reporting along with ADR and Drug & Device complaint forms. A new mobile app, MedSafety was recently launched to encourage public to report.