The National Coordination Centre – Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), participated in the tenth edition of the global #MedSafetyWeek campaign from November 3–9, 2025, joining 130 partner organisations worldwide to raise awareness on the safe use of medicines.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr. V. Kalaiselvan, Secretary-cum-Scientific Director, IPC, stated that, the research indicates that only 5–10% of all suspected side effects are reported globally. This means that we only see the tip of the iceberg, and that it may take longer to identify important safety issues. Through #MedSafetyWeek, we aim to make more people aware that their report matters.
By reporting suspected side effects, each one of us contributes to making medicines safer for everyone. Speaking up can help protect others. It’s not only doctors, pharmacists, or regulators; everyone has a role to play,” said Dr. Jai Prakash, Senior Principal Scientific Officer & Officer-in-Charge, NCC-PvPI, IPC.
This year’s #MedSafetyWeek campaign spotlighted the message: “Everyone has a role to play in medicines safety. By reporting suspected side effects, you and I can help make medicines safer for everyone.” The initiative sought to raise awareness among patients, families, and healthcare professionals about the critical importance of reporting suspected adverse effects of medicines.
Throughout the week-long campaign, individuals and organisations across India actively shared the #MedSafetyWeek message through social media and various outreach efforts. NCC-PvPI’s network of stakeholders, including Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring Centres and Market Authorization Holders, also participated in the drive to boost awareness and promote reporting through official channels.
Launched in 2016, the #MedSafetyWeek campaign educates the public on the why, how, and where of reporting suspected side effects. The 2025 edition, marking the campaign’s tenth anniversary, was its largest yet — with 130 organisations across 117 countries delivering safety messages in more than 60 languages.