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7.2 ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING

POLICY

All suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the pharmacy department or identified by a pharmacist will be investigated by a clinical pharmacist.  All unexpected or significant ADRs will be FAXED to the Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-678-6789

 PROCEDURE

1. All suspected ADRs should be reported on the “Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Reporting
    Form”. This form is found in the CPS in Appendix 4 at the back of the book, or on-line at:
    http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/alt_formats/pdf/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.pdf

2. Any health professional can fill out an ADR form. When a suspected ADR is reported to the
    pharmacy department or identified by a pharmacist, an ADR report form will be completed by
    a clinical pharmacist.

3. Completed ADR report forms will be FAXED to the Canada Vigilance Program at
    1-866-678-6789. The original will be filed in the ADR file in the Pharmacy.