Nurses Urged to Strengthen ADRs Reporting
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Oct, 2026) Nursing students have been sensitized to the importance of early detection and reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) as part of efforts to strengthen patient safety and pharmacovigilance.
An interactive session was held with nursing students of Nova Institute of Modern Studies, Islamabad, by SQCB/Focal Person Pharmacovigilance.
Key Takeaways:
- Role of Nurses: The session highlighted the crucial role of nurses in identifying suspected adverse reactions to medicines and reporting them through appropriate pharmacovigilance mechanisms.
- Impact of Reporting: Sardar Shabbir Ahmed emphasized that timely and accurate ADR reporting could help healthcare professionals identify potential medicine-related risks, support appropriate regulatory action, and ultimately improve patient safety.
- Empowering Future Nurses: The students were encouraged to strengthen their professional knowledge and practical skills in pharmacovigilance, thereby playing an active role in promoting safer medication practices.
The initiative aimed to empower future nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to safer and better-quality healthcare services.