The document discusses the growth of pharmacovigilance in India. It notes that while pharmacovigilance is still in its infancy in India, major advancements have been made in Western countries. It outlines the benefits of developing pharmacovigilance in India, including its large population and growing economy. Challenges to pharmacovigilance in India include its predominantly rural population, extensive use of traditional medicines, and lack of awareness among physicians and consumers. The document calls for building a more robust pharmacovigilance system in India through mandatory reporting, inspections, training programs, and collaborations.

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11. PHARMACOVIGILANCE IN INDIA 1986 ADR Monitoring System which contained 12 regional centers was proposed 1997 - India joined the World Health Organization (WHO) Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program based in Uppsala, Sweden. -National Pharmacovigilance Centre (AIIMS, New Delhi) -WHO centre (KEM Hospital, Mumbai) -WHO centre (JLN Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University Unsuccessful attempt 01 Jan 2005 - the WHO-sponsored and World Bank-funded National Pharmacovigilance Program for India was made operational.

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