Drug safety in Jordan

Abstract

Jordan is a developing country in the Middle East, ranking first in the region and fifth in the world in terms of medical tourism. This chapter aims to introduce the drug safety-related issues in Jordan. It starts by presenting the dispensing and safety system of medications in Jordan. The Jordan Food and Drug Administration has been established to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs in Jordan. It is the official authority responsible for the pharmacovigilance and strategies to prevent adverse drug reactions, medication errors, self-medication, counterfeit medications, and drug abuse and misuse. The chapter also covers issues such as drug storage and disposal and the safety of herbal medicines, including the most commonly used herbal medicines in Jordan. Additionally, raising awareness among health care professionals, students, and the public toward drug safety issues in Jordan is the cornerstone to achieving medical security, and ensuring the right medicine reaches the right patient.