Volume 3, Issue 2 (2026)

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• Published Subscription Review Article 20 May 2026

  Drug Marketing in Tropical Regions and Its Effect on Pharmacovigilance Awareness and Reporting

  By Suraj Sen, Anit Jha, Rajeev Ratan, Aman, Ashish Pal

  Abstract: Drug marketing practices in tropical regions present a complex interplay between pharmaceutical promotion, healthcare infrastructure limitations, and public health outcomes. These regions – characterized by high disease burden, socio-economic disparities, and diverse healthcare delivery systems – often experience unique challenges in ensuring safe and rational drug use. Aggressive and sometimes unregulated marketing strategies by pharmaceutical companies may significantly influence prescribing behavior, patient compliance, and, ultimately, pharmacovigilance systems. Pharmacovigilance, defined as …

  Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–17 Read article →