Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception regarding Pharmacovigilance among the Current Pharmacy Students of R. P. Shaha University in Bangladesh: A Retrospective Study

The goal of Pharmacovigilance is to establish secure and rational utilization of medications among the public after their release. Focusing on educating pharmacy students toward pharmacovigilance is crucial for encouraging them to report any adverse reactions to drugs they encounter in clinical practice. This research aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception (KAP) regarding pharmacovigilance among students attending the Department of Pharmacy at R. P. Shaha University, located in Narayanganj-1400, Bangladesh. A questionnaire-based study was conducted to assess the KAP related to pharmacovigilance. This study involved only the participation of pharmacy students from their second year, pre-final year, and final year. Result is determined by appropriate statistical analysis. The current study was conducted in the university campus, which included a total of 70 current students of pharmacy department. Students show high awareness (94.3%) and positive attitude (72.9%) towards ADRs reporting but no one reports ADRs. understanding of specific aspects, such as how, whom, and where to report, is less prevalent. Study endorses emphasize training and incentives for improvement.