EVOLVING TRENDS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF ADR MONITORING AND REPORTING: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Objective: Owing to the importance of safe use of medicines, adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring has become a fundamental component tobe performed along with other health-care services. Pharmacist being drug experts are in good position to provide professional assistance for ADRmanagement. The aim of this study is to summarize research findings from developed and developing countries as well as from Pakistan regardingevolving trends and future prospects of ADR monitoring and reporting by pharmacists. Methods: A total of 49 studies were reviewed regarding trends ofADR monitoring using different search engines including google scholar, pubmed and science direct. Results: The review highlighted that there is needto identify the barriers and gaps to further enhance the effectiveness of current ADR monitoring practices. Conclusion: Strong legislation is required inPakistan to develop and implement an effective ADR monitoring program to reinforce the conception of effective pharmacovigilance system in Pakistan.Keywords: Adverse drug reactions, Reporting, Pharmacist, Pharmacovigilance, Pakistan