Pharmacovigilance in Rare Diseases
Pharmacovigilance is the science of detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects of drugs. As new medications are introduced to the market, monitoring them for safety is critical. This ongoing process is handled by global pharmacovigilance practices, which work across countries and regions to protect public health and ensure that medications are safe and effective for patients. Here’s a closer look at global pharmacovigilance practices, their importance, and how they work to address drug safety worldwide. Why Global Pharmacovigilance is Important Medications are developed, tested, and approved at a rapid pace to meet the needs of modern healthcare systems. However, even with rigorous clinical trials, some adverse drug reactions (ADRs) only become apparent once a drug reaches a larger, more diverse population. Global pharmacovigilance helps identify, analyze, and address these issues on a broader scale. This ensures that countries can collaborate to track dru...