Which of the following are examples of resources used to report ADRs?

• A. The FDA FAERS database and MedWatch
• B. Hospital patient satisfaction surveys
• C. Routine electrical safety checks
• D. Weather data portals

Answer: (A)

In pharmacovigilance, reporting adverse drug reactions relies on official safety reporting systems that collect and monitor drug-related harms. The FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is the database that stores reports of adverse events and medication errors, while MedWatch is the FDA program that provides the mechanism for healthcare professionals and consumers to submit those reports. Together, they are the standard resources used to report ADRs and track drug safety signals.

The other options don’t fit because hospital patient satisfaction surveys measure experiences rather than safety events, routine electrical safety checks assess equipment safety, and weather data portals have no relevance to drug safety reporting.