title: A Review of Pharmacovigilance.
abstract: Pharmacovigilance supports safe and appropriate use of drugs. Spontaneous reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is an essential component of pharmacovigilance. However, there is significant underreporting of ADRs. Adverse drug reactions have become a major problem in developing countries. Knowledge of pharmacovigilance could form the basis for interventions aimed at improving reporting rates and decreasing ADRs.
authors: Pharmacology Section, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica. jacqueline.campbell02@uwimona.edu.jm.
authors: J E
authors: JE
authors: Campbell
authors: Pharmacology Section, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Gossell-Williams
authors: Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Kingston 7, Jamaica.
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Lee