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| Year : 2008 | Volume
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| Issue : 4 | Page : 195-200 |
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National Pharmacovigilance Programme for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Drugs
Galib1, RabiNarayan Acharya2
1 Lecturer, Dept. of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, India
2 Reader in Dravyaguna, Member Secretary, National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre for ASU Drugs, India
Correspondence Address:
Galib
Lecturer, Dept. of Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana, Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar
India
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It is a popular perception prevailing throughout the globe that, the traditional practices (let it be Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani) doesn't produce any adverse effects. The utilization of thesed drugs since thousands of years itself supports this notion. But, in present scenario, increased globalization of these practices has raised concerns about their safey and efficacy, whichcreated doubts on Indian heritage. To tackle these concerns, a system like Pharmacovigilance is needed to be established. Considering this, Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi launched Pharmacovigilance Programme for ASU Drugs and announced establishment of a National Pharmacovigilance Resource Centre at IPGT &RA, Jamnagar which will look after drug related incoveniences of traditional practices. The present article will provide a brief outlook of the programme since inception. |
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