AROUND THE WORLD

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.

03 December 2025

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.

19 November 2025

The pharmacovigilance success story that started with a pandemic

Since 2020, the ICPV has worked to improve drug safety reporting at Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, with promising outcomes.

16 October 2025

ISoP Latin American chapter pushes forward medicines safety innovation

More than 200 participants gathered in Mérida, Mexico, to discuss regional cooperation and emerging technologies in medicines safety across Latin America.

09 October 2025