💊 Community Pharmacists: The Untapped Force in ADR Reporting 💊🧑⚕️💡
Community pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals — yet their role in ADR reporting remains underutilized in India. During Pharmacovigilance Week 2025, SPCP launched a community outreach program to bridge this gap and empower pharmacists as true guardians of drug safety.
By Trupal Rathod
10/4/20251 min read
💊 Community Pharmacists: The Untapped Force in ADR Reporting 💊🧑⚕️💡
Community pharmacists are often the first point of contact for patients — more accessible than doctors, and uniquely positioned to spot Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) early.
👉 Across the globe, pharmacists play a vital role in ADR reporting, helping prevent medication-related complications.
⚠️ But in India, ADR reporting by community pharmacists is still very low due to:
Limited patient counseling 🗣️
Lack of awareness about pharmacovigilance ⚠️
Gaps in therapeutic knowledge 📚
This gap not only affects patient safety but also erodes trust in pharmacy practice.
Imagine the transformation if every pharmacist actively reported ADRs:
✔️ Patients feel safer and more confident
✔️ Pharmacists evolve into trusted healthcare advisors
✔️ Healthcare systems become proactive and vigilant
🌍 As part of Pharmacovigilance Week 2025, we organized a Community Outreach Program to engage pharmacists and spread awareness about:
✔️ The importance of ADR reporting 💊📢
✔️ The pharmacist’s role in safeguarding drug safety 🧑⚕️🛡️
✔️ Practical steps for effective ADR reporting 📝💡
Pharm.D professionals running community pharmacies can be the true game-changers. By counseling patients, identifying ADRs, and reporting responsibly, they can reshape the future of patient safety in India.
It’s time to reimagine the role of community pharmacists — from dispensers of medicines to guardians of safety. 🚀