Explore Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) reporting by clinical and community pharmacists in Duhok, Kurdistan region- Iraq: hampered and perspective

Background : Pharmacovigilance systems are crucial for monitoring, ensuring the safe use of medications, and reducing frequency adverse drug reactions (ADRs). They also raise awareness importance reporting ADRs to healthcare systems. Aim Explore hampered perspective held by Duhok pharmacists, particularly those employed in hospitals private pharmacy sectors, about pharmacovigilance ADR reporting. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from 20 February March 2019 using a self-administered questionnaire that had been previously created modified. The data were examined SPSS version 20, statistical application social software. Results majority respondents, stated it is their responsibility report (ADRs), safety monitoring (91%). More than 85% pharmacists agreed result life-threatening situations congenital abnormalities should be reported immediately. them, however, unaware Iraqi system, never any reactions, unable get forms, lacked clinical knowledge required recognize ADRs. Conclusion Underreporting main issue identified because respondents define term “pharmacovigilance” correctly, but they aware displayed positive attitude toward despite fact them To pharmacists’ procedure, steps made establish interventional programs.