The textbook deals with all aspects ranging from concept to practice of pharmacovigilance. It covers the historical background in the evolution of this emerging science, India’s and global scenario, science of pharmacovigilance, and pharmacovigilance of Indian system of medicine. The outstanding features are:

• ·                Written in easy understandable style.
• ·                Case studies on drug withdrawal and causality analysis.
• ·                Key messages giving the gist of each chapter.

In brief the book is all about learning, developing competencies, practicing and building career in safety monitoring of medicines.
Contents:

1: Introduction, 2: Pharmacovigilance in India, 3: Methods in Pharmacovigilance, 4: Adverse Drug Reactions: Classification, Mechanisms and Susceptibility, 5: Assessment of Adverse Events’ Reports, 6: Signal: Identification and Strengthening, 7: Quality Assurance in Pharmacovigilance, 8: Periodic Safety Update Reports, 9: Pharmacogenetics in Pharmacovigilance, 10: Ethical Consideration in Pharmacovigilance, 11: Global Scenario in Pharmacovigilance, 12: Pharmacovigilance of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicines, 13: Case Studies on Drugs Withdrawal, 14: Case Studies on Causality Assessment.
About the Author:

Dr. Guru Prasad Mohanta, a former WHO officer, is currently with Annamalai University as Professor of Pharmacy.  He has more than 30 years of teaching, research and administrative experience at various levels with more than 400 articles to his credit. He is a regular columnist for Newspapers and Pharma Magazines. He has authored several popular text and reference books. With his International Training background he has been advocating the rational use of medicines at various forums. He has completed projects supported by UGC, ICMR, HAI-AP, EPN, CDSCO, and WHO. He is associated with several Indian Universities and Institutions either as member of academic bodies or examiners. He is a member of various National and International Professional Bodies. He has coordinated many continuing professional development programmes for pharmacy teachers and professional pharmacists. He is a trainer in medicine supply chain management, pharmacoeconomics and rational use related areas. He was recipient of The Best Researcher Award of Annamalai University in 2012.
 
Dr. Prabal Kumar Manna is Professor and Pharm D Programme Coordinator at Annamalai University. He has been trained on Pharmaceutical Technology at the University of Ghent, Belgium, with support of BADC Scholarship. He was recipient of The Best Teacher Award 2011 of Annamalai University. He has more than 32 years of teaching, research and administrative experience at various levels with over 100 scientific publications to his credit. He has completed projects supported by UGC, ICMR, HAI-AP, EPN, CDSCO, and WHO. He is associated with several Indian Universities and Institutions either as member of academic bodies or examiners. He is a member of various National Professional Bodies. He has coordinated many continuing professional development programmes for pharmacy teachers and professional pharmacists.