Understanding the Pharmacovigilance System while ensuring Drug Safety Post-Market
The world of pharmaceuticals is ever evolving, with new drugs/devices/cosmetics being introduced to the market regularly. While clinical trials provide initial safety and efficacy data, the true test of a pharmaceutical product’s impact (both positive and negative) comes when it is used widely by a diverse population, i.e., in the post-marketing setting. This is where pharmacovigilance (PV) systems play a critical role. PV is the science and activities related to detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.