Trends and Patterns of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Sierra Leone: A Retrospective Analysis of <scp>VigiFlow</scp> Data (2008–2022)

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Authors

Isatu Jalloh · University of Sierra Leone

Onome T. Abiri · University of Sierra Leone

Peter James · University of Sierra Leone

Rajesh Vikram Vagiri · Rhodes University

Neelaveni Padayachee · University of the Witwatersrand

Abstract

ADR reporting in Sierra Leone has improved, with antiparasitic medicines and vaccines most frequently linked to reactions. Sustaining progress requires enhanced training, public engagement, and strengthened active pharmacovigilance to ensure completeness and patient safety.

Topics & Keywords

Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting Antibiotic Use and Resistance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Volume 35, Issue 3, pp. e70344-e70344

DOI: 10.1002/pds.70344

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