Objectives of the Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Reporting Center:
1. Rapid identification of adverse effects and drug interactions that have not been previously recognized
2. Detection of an increase in the occurrence of known adverse effects.
3. Identification of risk factors and mechanisms under which adverse drug reactions occur.
4. Estimation of the quantitative aspects of harm caused by drug use.
5. Analysis and dissemination of necessary information regarding drug prescriptions and regulations.
6. Prevention of adverse effects and reduction of mortality due to drug-related complications.
Job Description of the ADR Liaison:
1. Send collected information to the national ADR center and complete requested information, following up on it.
2. Report any type of adverse event or medication error that leads to death, disability, hospitalization, prolonged hospital stay, disability, or congenital malformation within a maximum of 3 hours after receiving it to the national ADR center.
3. Ensure the ADR liaison is accessible through the phone number provided to the national ADR center at all hours of the day and night.
4. Distribute the yellow forms specifically for reporting adverse drug reactions.
5. Timely and appropriate distribution of announcements and warnings from the national ADR center.
6. Coordinate educational/research programs of the ADR center in the covered area.
7. Arrange for investigation of adverse events or medication errors at the site by personnel from the national ADR center if necessary.