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Underreporting in #pharmacovigilance remains a persistent global challenge.

Learn how a multi-modal approach is essential to breaking down barriers and addressing the complex web of factors driving underreporting in the latest print issue of #UppsalaReports 👉 https://ow.ly/kEv050XSTmK
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Two-thirds of pharmacists in Nigeria🇳🇬 witness weekly cough syrup abuse, yet poor reporting systems and unclear guidelines prevent effective intervention, leaving youths at risk. 
 
Read what pharmacists think may help address medicine misuse in #UppsalaReports👇
Over-the-counter, under the radar: Cough syrup abuse in Nigeria
Two-thirds of pharmacists in Nigeria witness weekly cough syrup abuse, yet poor reporting systems and unclear guidelines prevent effective intervention, leaving its youth at risk.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
With over 500 attendees from 80+ countries, #ISoP2025Cairo proved to be the place to discuss the evolution and future of #pharmcovigilance. From communication to falsified medicines and more, the 4-day event set an inspiring tone for the future of #PatientSafety.

Read more in #UppsalaReports👇
ISoP 2025 Cairo: A Global Perspective on the Evolution and Future of Pharmacovigilance
Over 500 attendees from 80+ countries met in Cairo at ISoP 2025, reflecting on pharmacovigilance progress and shaping strategies for its future.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🔝 As we enter 2026, it's time to reveal the most read #UppsalaReports article of 2025!

Coming in at number 1️⃣, our 𝘋𝘌𝘌𝘗 𝘋𝘐𝘝𝘌 on medication errors outlines the critical stages where they can occur, those most at risk, and how we can find effective ways to prevent them.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
December 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our countdown of the top 5 #UppsalaReports articles continues 🔄

The number 2️⃣ spot belongs to an article from 2024 that was popular into 2025. Niklas Norén details how the role of #AI in PV is evolving and requires critically assessment to navigate the risks:
Artificial intelligence in pharmacovigilance: Harnessing potential, navigating risks
AI holds potential to transform pharmacovigilance. But navigating the risks requires critical assessment. This article explores AI's evolving role in medicines safety.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
How can we help address the lack of medicine and vaccine safety data for pregnant people?

Sara Vidlin, Levente Pápai, & Lovisa Sandberg tell us more about the VigiBase pregnancy algorithm in this #UppsalaReports article, which takes spot 3️⃣ on our countdown of the top 5 articles for 2025:
Uncovering pregnancy cases in VigiBase
To tackle the lack of medicine and vaccine safety data for pregnant people, UMC has developed an algorithm to more easily identify pregnancy-related reports in VigiBase.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our countdown of the top 5 #UppsalaReports articles of 2025 continues 🔄

The article in the number 4 spot gave us a sneak peek at the content of the ISoP Annual Meeting and how the past can influence the future of #pharmacovigilance. More at the link below👇
Pharmacovigilance: Back to the Future with ISoP 2025
The theme of this year’s conference is inspired by Cairo’s rich cultural and scientific history and commitment to advancing drug safety and regulatory science.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We may be nearing the end of 2025, but we're just starting our countdown of the 🔝top 5 #UppsalaReports articles of the past year.

In the number 5️⃣ spot, we explore how #pharmacogenomics and #pharmacovigilance data can help address drug-induced problems:
Linking Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacovigilance Data to Solve Drug-induced Problems
Pharmacovigilance has come a long way in helping us link medicines to their side-effects; with the help of pharmacogenomics it can go even further.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇳🇦 Namibia's partnership with local radio stations brings #MedSafetyWeek and pharmacovigilance to the nation's ears by featuring pharmacists and healthcare professionals as guest speakers.

Read the latest print issue of #UppsalaReports to learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/fPnt50XJsih
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Regional #pharmacovigilance centres have the power to unite trusted healthcare professionals. They've played a key role in the success of Iraq's #MedSafetyWeek campaigns, rallying hundreds of trained officers with access to local communities.

Read more in #UppsalaReports: https://ow.ly/fPnt50XJsih
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Pharmacovigilance is not only a system; it is also a culture.

This message rang true during #MedSafetyWeek activities in Aligarh, India🇮🇳, as healthcare workers and students came together to showcase that we all have the power to make medicines safer.

Read More in #UppsalaReports👇
Aligarh shows how medicines safety becomes everyone's responsibility
The annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign reminds us that medicines work best when they're safe. In Aligarh, healthcare workers came together to make that message a living reality.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🇱🇺 Luxembourg has partnered with community and hospital pharmacists as #MedSafetyWeek ambassadors to raise awareness of ADR reporting and build a sustainable medicines safety culture.

Learn how in the latest print issue of #UppsalaReports 👉 https://ow.ly/wm6850XBInr
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Can #psychedelic trip reports aid #pharmacovigilance systems in detecting safety concerns?

This #UppsalaReports article details how #AI analysis of user narratives from online forums like Erowid could help PV systems detect risks missed by traditional reporting👇
AI meets psychedelic storytelling: What online forums can teach pharmacovigilance
Online psychedelic forums hold untapped safety data. AI analysis of user narratives could help pharmacovigilance systems detect risks missed by traditional reporting.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Substandard and falsified (SF) medicines threaten millions of people worldwide. Learn how investment in education, adoption of innovative technologies, and strengthening of pharmacovigilance systems can help address #FakeMeds / #FightTheFakes in #UppsalaReports👇
Strengthening healthcare systems against substandard medicines
Counterfeit drugs threaten millions worldwide, yet healthcare workers often lack training to spot fakes or report them, leaving this problem largely invisible.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📖 Read how harnessing the power of students and university collaborations has expanded in-person activities and boosted engagement with Egypt🇪🇬's #MedSafetyWeek campaign in the latest print issue of #UppsalaReports.

Dive inside 👉 https://ow.ly/X39L50XxsT3
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Antimicrobial resistance #AMR poses significant risks to global health.

Learn how #pharmacovigilance can be integrated into the #OneHealth approach to monitor the use of antimicrobials and detect emerging resistance patterns in this #UppsalaReports article👇
Pharmacovigilance as a key tool in the One Health approach to AMR
The One Health approach aims to combat resistant organisms spreading between humans, animals and environments, safeguarding antimicrobials for the future.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM
📚 What if medication safety were a school subject?

As more young people turn to social media for health advice, introducing regular education on medication safety in schools could help address gaps in #HealthLiteracy and raise public awareness.

Read more in #UppsalaReports👇
What if medication safety were a school subject?
As younger generations look to social media for guidance, both medical and otherwise, should health literacy became a part of the school curriculum?
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November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We celebrate 10 years of #MedSafetyWeek with a special issue of #UppsalaReports 🎉

This issue covers the evolution of the campaign, features inspiring success stories from partner countries, and innovative approaches to address underreporting.

Read it today 👉 https://ow.ly/lhHb50XmiRG
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Hot off the press – we celebrate 10 years of #MedSafetyWeek with a special joint issue of #UppsalaReports 🎉

This issue covers the evolution of the campaign, features inspiring success stories from partner countries, and innovative approaches to address underreporting.

👉 https://ow.ly/E29k50XeSei
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Oman🇴🇲 takes a digital step forward in #pharmacovigilance, joining the growing network of #VigiMobile users.

Read #UppsalaReports to learn how they're helping to lower reporting barriers with the help of the mobile reporting tool, making the reporting process accessible and intuitive👇
VigiMobile Launches in Oman: A Digital Step Forward in Pharmacovigilance
Oman’s VigiMobile launch is more than a technical upgrade. It signals a strong commitment to patient safety and public participation in pharmacovigilance.
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September 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Medical device safety is not simply #pharmacovigilance 2.0.

From complex human-machine interactions to software updates, #MedicalDevices post safety challenges that require dedicated frameworks beyond drug vigilance.

Read #UppsalaReports for more👇
Rethinking Medical Device Safety in a Drug-Centric World
From software updates to complex human-machine interactions, medical devices pose safety challenges that require dedicated frameworks beyond drug vigilance.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
From the collapse of vulture populations to a public health crisis, the veterinary use of #diclofenac highlights the need to integrate #OneHealth and #ecopharmacovigilance into pharmaceutical monitoring and legislation.

Read more in #UppsalaReports at the link below👇
How diclofenac drove vultures to the brink and unleashed a rabies crisis
How one unusual crisis highlights the need to more effectively integrate the One Health approach and ecopharmacovigilance into pharmaceutical monitoring and legislation.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Roughly 5% of drugs on the market have been labelled with meaningful safety information for #pregnancy and #breastfeeding.

This #WorldBreastFeedingWeek, learn how initiatives like IMI ConcePTION aim to close the knowledge gap and make medicines safer in #UppsalaReports👇
Making medicines safer for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can be a chaotic period, exacerbated by lack of safety information for drugs taken during this time. The IMI ConcePTION project aims to change that.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The role of #AI in medicines safety is constantly evolving. However, to fully harness its potential, there is a greater need to navigate the risks first.

Niklas Norén writes how we should critically assess AI in #UppsalaReports👇
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Artificial intelligence in pharmacovigilance: Harnessing potential, navigating risks
AI holds potential to transform pharmacovigilance. But navigating the risks requires critical assessment. This article explores AI's evolving role in medicines safety.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
We hope you've enjoyed following #MedicationErrorsFridays as we've explored the critical stages, vulnerable populations, & other areas where errors can occur, such as #MedicalDevices.

Be sure to read #UppsalaReports for more on #MedicationErrors 👉 ow.ly/F4q150W5qYF
July 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM