Ensuring the appropriate, safe, and effective use of medications, preventing the occurrence of potential adverse events.
Detecting problems related to the use of medications and communicating them in a timely and proper manner to make decisions that protect public health.
An adverse event is any undesirable occurrence experienced by a patient, regardless of whether the administered medication is suspected or not.
Pharmacovigilance is a Public Health activity. Any report of adverse events, even if they are known, can help detect problems related to the safety of medications.
An ADR is any harmful and unintended response to a medication. Terms such as side effect, adverse effect, undesirable effect, collateral effect, etc., are synonyms for ADR.
Complete the electronic form or contact (0981) 184 734 (available 24 hours) if you suspect that a medication has caused an adverse reaction. Do not delay in reporting, even if you are not yet certain of its causality.
