Identifying strategies to improve adverse drug reporting through key informant interviews among community pharmacists in a developing country.

ABSTRACT: Reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is fundamental in improving medication safety. Community pharmacists (CPs) being the first point of contact for individuals seeking healthcare in a community, play a significant role in ADR reporting. However, this has been poorly implemented in many countries including Nigeria. This paper aims to explore stakeholders' perspectives on current reporting practices and suggest ways to enhance ADR reporting among CPs in Nigeria. This qualitative study employed a purposive sampling approach to identify key informants. Key informant interviews (KIIs) were conducted with 25 carefully selected pharmacists, using a semi-structured interview guide between July 2023 and August 2023. The interview transcripts were analyzed using a thematic content approach. Whil

SUBMITTER: Nduka SO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11263357 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature