Attitude and Perception of Physicians towards Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objectives: Spontaneous reporting systems are indispensable as they aid perceive serious unknown adverse drug reaction (ADR). To assess the physician's perceptions and attitudes of adverse drug reaction reporting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study with an authenticated survey distributed to different physicians and dentists in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered electronic survey involved of demographic data and perception of the ADR reporting system and factor facilitated or prevented reporting system. Results: The total number of participants was 151. Of those, 111 (73.5%) were physicians, while dentists were 39 (26.5%). The average score physician's perception about the prominence of the ADR reporting system was 4.46, with a statistically noteworthy difference within answers of each component (p<0.05). The average score of the physician's perception of factors that enabled the ADR reporting system was 4.13 with a statistically momentous difference within answers of each component (p<0.05). The average scores of perception physicians were 3.13, with a statistically significant difference between the responses of each facet (p<0.05). Conclusion:The physicians' perception of ADR and related issues was optimistic. The physicians request periodic training of ADR identification and reporting program. The pharmacist plays a perilous responsibility to improve the ADR system with healthcare providers.