Abstract

Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 250 undergraduate medical students. The questionnaire had three sections: knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to pharmacovigilance.Results: The majority of participants had heard about pharmacovigilance (90%) and received training (60%), but only 45% defined pharmacovigilance correctly, and 25% knew the purpose of the yellow card system. Positive attitudes were noted towards pharmacovigilance (80% agreed it was necessary for patient safety). However, only 40% reported they would report an ADR.Conclusion: Despite hearing about pharmacovigilance, undergraduate medical students' knowledge and practices were inadequate. There is a need for extensive training on pharmacovigilance in the medical curriculum to ensure patient safety and prevent drug-related harm. Improving the understanding of pharmacovigilance is essential to prevent serious harm to patients.

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