Medication Errors: Types, Causes, Prevention & Role of Pharmacists

📌Introduction Medication errors are among the most common preventable causes of patient harm in healthcare systems worldwide. These errors can occur at any stage of the medication-use process, including prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring medications. Medication errors may result in adverse drug events, prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and even death. The World Health Organization … Read more

Pharmacovigilance: Importance, Process, ADR Reporting & Scope

📌 Introduction Pharmacovigilance is an important branch of pharmacy that focuses on the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects caused by medicines. It plays a major role in ensuring patient safety and improving the safe use of drugs. The word pharmacovigilance is derived from:• “Pharmakon” meaning drug • “Vigilare” meaning to keep watch … Read more