Dr. Nazila Yousefi, the Director General of the Health Products Consumption Supervision and Monitoring Office at the Food and Drug Organization, emphasized the importance of monitoring the safety of drugs and other health products. She stated that some drugs may have unforeseen side effects after entering the market, which clearly highlights the necessity of reporting adverse reactions.
The Role of Adverse Reporting in Identifying Risks
Dr. Yousefi explained that reporting any adverse effect can help identify a risk and prevent harm to other individuals. She said: "Reporting adverse effects is a responsible and necessary action, and its effectiveness depends on the participation and cooperation of all members of the community." She also stressed that one should not underestimate the importance of reporting an adverse effect, as even a single report can provide valuable information about the safety of a product and create a basis for preventing similar issues for other consumers.How to Report Adverse Reactions
The Director General of the Health Products Consumption Supervision and Monitoring Office at the Food and Drug Organization stated regarding the method of reporting adverse reactions: "Individuals can use designated channels to report as soon as they become aware of an adverse effect or medication error, so that the necessary information is provided to the health product safety monitoring system." She referred to online reporting through the system adr.ttac.ir and the "Reporter Dashboard" section. Additionally, citizens can register their reports via phone number 190, extension 3, code 2. Scanning the designated QR code and accessing the system are other methods to reach this process. Dr. Yousefi concluded by emphasizing: "Reporting adverse effects of health products is not merely an administrative action; it is a direct contribution to protecting community health, and each timely report can play a significant role in identifying risks, preventing potential harm, and enhancing the safety of health product consumption."Read more: Increase in measles and rubella cases among children in Mazandaran · New research: Meal timing and your liver health
