Table 9 Barriers to the practice of pharmacovigilance
Variables | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Concern that the report may be wrong | 20 | 16.0% |
Lack of time and heavy workload | 25 | 20.0% |
Unaware of the reporting procedure | 26 | 20.8% |
No idea that ADRs are to be reported | 19 | 15.2% |
The reporting form is not available in the hospitals | 19 | 15.2% |
Fear of being accused of wrongly administering a drug | 16 | 12.8% |
Total | 125 | 100 |