India’s first own android app to report adverse reactions

The Indian pharmacopeia commission (IPC) has developed an android based application for reporting adverse drug reactions. The app under the name PVPI ADR would facilitate auto filling of data with easy attachments of source documents/ image files comprising of laboratory test reports etc. and would generate XML files, facilitating E2B submissions. The app could be easily used by both health care professionals and consumers.

Under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ a Skill development programme was organized where by , the IPC , National coordinating centre- Pharmacovigilance programme of India (NCC PvPI) under the Union Health Ministry have trained 300 physicians and pharmacist.

India is transcending as one of the nations with robust pharmacovigilance and patient safety systems.

We at Think I are also driven to produce Pharmacovigilance safety database solutions using cloud based technology which are not only cost effective and user friendly but also fully validated for quick, easy import, entry and electronic submissions of adverse event.

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