Islamabad hospitals report 79 adverse drug reactions in October
Healthcare institutions across Islamabad reported seventy-nine suspected adverse drug reactions during the month of October 2026 according to a new monthly release.
Public sector hospital leads reports
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences recorded the highest number with twenty-five reports among public facilities. The Islamabad Pharmacovigilance Centre itself received nineteen reports while Federal Government Polyclinic contributed seven cases. Federal General Hospital in Chak Shahzad reported five incidents during this specific reporting period.
Private hospitals also file data
Rawal General and Dental Hospital on Lehtrar Road recorded eleven reports within the private healthcare sector. Ali Medical Centre and Kulsum International Hospital each submitted three reports to the central authority. Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital filed two reports while Advanced International Hospital submitted a single report for the month.
Some facilities reported zero cases
The National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine recorded no adverse drug reactions during this October reporting period. Several other listed institutions including Shifa International Hospital and PAF Hospital also reported zero incidents. The Pharmacovigilance Cell urged all healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with the Pharmacovigilance Rules issued in 2022.
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