Table 2.
Knowledge of community pharmacists in Pharmacovigilance
| Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Can you define the term 'Pharmacovigilance' | 120(34.6) | 227(65.4) |
| 2. Are you aware of National Pharmacovigilance Program in India | 119(34.3) | 228(65.7) |
| 3. Do you know when to report and how to report an ADR | 113(32.6) | 234(67.4) |
| 4. Do you know where to obtain ADR form from | 114(32.9) | 233(67.1) |
| 5. Did you ever report an ADR and know where to report | 107(30.8) | 240(69.2) |
| 6. Do you report herbals, vaccines, blood products, biologicals | 48(13.8) | 299(86.2) |
| 7. Do you know that community Pharmacist is one of the responsible health care professionals to report ADRs | 223 (64.3) | 124 (35.7) |
| 8. Do you know the resources to be used when needed | 96(27.7) | 251(72.3) |
| 9. Do you know the reportability criteria for a valid report | 91(26.2) | 256(73.8) |