Drug therapy is an integral part of medical management. It offers health benefits but side effects and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of its major disadvantages. To detect and spontaneously report ADRs and ensure the drug safety, Pharmacovigilance Program of India (PvPI) was initiated in India in 2010 under the aegis of the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India. Our project is one of the constituents of PvPI with an objective to determine the reporting culture and awareness of ADRs. Every year, many patients suffer from severe and even deadly adverse effects of medications, often mistaken for disease symptoms. The primary reason is the lack of knowledge and awareness among people about medications and potential ADRs. Although there have been improvements after the launch of PvPI, but much more needs to be done to facilitate spontaneous reporting and awareness about the possibility of ADRs, especially in making it accessible to the general public. This project aims to enhance public awareness and reporting of ADRs through a comprehensive study consequently the development of an accessible Android-based app for consumers.
December 28, 2025