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Introduction
When new drugs are developed, they are tested in only a
few numbers of patients (few thousands). This number can
only detect the common side effects. The rare side
effects cannot be identified. After market
authorisation, a larger population is exposed to the
effects of a medicinal substance and new adverse
effects, not seen at an earlier stage of drug
development, may occur. Therefore, it is important that
the use of medicines is monitored for their ongoing
effectiveness and safety.
The Community Pharmacists have an important
responsibility in monitoring the ongoing safety of
medicines and they are widely accessible to do it. In
fact, Community pharmacies are recognised by the public
as a vital and integral part of the health care system.
They are also known to be conveniently accessible places
where sound and objective advice on health issues can be
obtained from a knowledgeable health professional, in an
informal environment in which they feel relaxed, without
the need to make an appointment. As such, pharmacies are
obvious centres in every community for the effective
transmission of messages designed to encourage healthy
lifestyles and ensure the population about the safety,
quality and efficacy of the medicines they use.
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