March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

ISMP targeted medication safety best practices 2024-2025 (Part II)

Pharma Updates are brought to you by the Clinical Pharmacy Department, KIMSHEALTH Oman. . . .

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March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

Why reporting side effects matters: Understanding pharmacovigilance

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

FDA initiates removal of ‘black box’ warnings from menopausal hormone replacement therapy products

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

Do egg allergies still matter for vaccination decisions?

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

Practical tips for management of polypharmacy

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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March-2026

Volume 12 - Issue 1

AWaRe classification of antibiotics, a tool to complement antibiotic stewardship policy

Medicines play a vital role in preventing and treating diseases, improving the quality of life, and saving lives. However, no medicine is entirely free of risks. Even after rigorous clinical trials, some side effects (also known as adverse drug reactions, ADRs) may only become apparent when a medicine is widely used by larger and more diverse populations. This is where pharmacovigilance becomes essential. . . .

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