Assessment of pharmacovigilance activities among pharmacist interns in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Pharmacovigilance (PV) and adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting is at the core of services functions a pharmacist. Pharmacist interns undergoing their one-year mandatory internship program are expected to be armed with this tool kit in order provide adequate pharmaceutical all areas pharmacy practice. Objectives This study sought assess knowledge perception pharmacovigilance among pharmacist Nigeria. Methods was cross-sectional across The 32-item semi-structured questionnaires were administered online using simple random sampling snowballing technique recruit participants study. results analyzed IBM SPSS version 25. Descriptive statistics used summarize data. Chi-square test contingency coefficient determine association between PV demographics participants. Results A total 450 participated participants' ADR 92.5%. About 96.2% respondents feel that responses newly released pharmaceuticals must recorded, compared 79.1% for older drugs already on market. There high correlation duration understanding More than fifty percent concur critical, while more eighty required pharmacists, most significant health professionals reporting. length participation an location significantly impact opinion Seventy-four (74%) from tertiary hospitals say center encourages Conclusion Most have solid reporting, but perceptions substantially correlated length. Active measures should implemented ensure comprehend embrace as exclusive duty.