Pharmacovigilance (PV) aims to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medicines by identifying, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and other drug-related problems. It plays a critical role in protecting public health by monitoring and evaluating the risks and benefits of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle.

Pharmacovigilance is a scientific discipline focused on the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. It involves continuous monitoring of pharmaceutical products after they have been approved for use to ensure they remain safe for patients. Pharmacovigilance is essential for improving patient care, ensuring drug efficacy, and maintaining public trust in medical treatments.

Course suitable for

Key topics covered

A Pharmacovigilance course covers key aspects related to the safety monitoring of pharmaceutical product

Introduction to Pharmacovigilance
Pharmacovigilance terminology
Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs)
Signal Detection and Risk Assessment
Pharmacovigilance Systems and Regulations
Drug Safety Data Collection and Reporting
Risk Management and Minimization Strategies
Pharmacovigilance in Clinical Trials

Course content

The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

2 lectures10 min

Introduction to Pharmacovigilance