25/09/2026
On the occasion of World Pharmacist Day, themed "Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures," the Pharmacy Department of Peshawar General Hospital proudly reflects on its Pharmacovigilance and Medication Safety Workshop, held on 12th September, in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FIP) and Ferozsons Laboratories Limited as the affiliated partner.
The event began with a welcome note by Dr. Khurshid Ahmad, followed by insightful sessions on Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) tracking, detection, reporting, and analysis by Ms. Aasma Hamid, and Adverse Drug Event (ADE) and medication error reporting by Dr. Roheena Zafar. Both sessions were complemented by real-world case studies and interactive discussions aimed at strengthening patient safety practices.
The workshop also featured a special segment recognizing the valuable contributions of individuals dedicated to advancing pharmacovigilance within the institution.