An Introduction to Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. This introductory guide is designed to aid the rapid understanding of the key principles of pharmacovigilance. Packed full of examples illustrating drug safety issues it not only covers the processes involved, but the regulatory aspects and ethical and societal considerations of pharmacovigilance. Covering the basics step-by-step, this book is perfect for beginners and is essential reading for those new to drug safety departments and pharmaceutical medicine students.Content: Chapter 1 What is Pharmacovigilance and How has it Developed? (pages 1–14): Chapter 2 Basic Concepts (pages 15–29): Chapter 3 Types and Sources of Data (pages 30–43): Chapter 4 The Process of Pharmacovigilance (pages 44–60): Chapter 5 Regulatory Aspects of Pharmacovigilance (pages 61–73): Chapter 6 International Collaboration (pages 74–79): Chapter 7 Ethical and Societal Considerations (pages 80–88): Chapter 8 Future Directions (pages 89–93): Chapter 9 Learning More about Pharmacovigilance (pages 94–97):

pharmacovigilance Is The Science And Activities Relating To The Detection, Assessment, Understanding And Prevention Of Adverse Effects Or Any Other Drug-related Problems.

this Introductory Guide Is Designed To Aid The Rapid Understanding Of The Key Principles Of Pharmacovigilance. Packed Full Of Examples Illustrating Drug Safety Issues It Not Only Covers The Processes Involved, But The Regulatory Aspects And Ethical And Societal Considerations Of Pharmacovigilance.

covering The Basics Step-by-step, This Book Is Perfect For Beginners And Is Essential Reading For Those New To Drug Safety Departments And Pharmaceutical Medicine Students.

"Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any drug-related problems. This introductory guide is designed to aid the rapid understanding of the key principles of pharmacovigilance. Packed full of examples illustrating drug safety issues it not only covers the processes involved, but the regulatory aspects and ethical and societal considerations of pharmacovigilance."--BOOK JACKET