Importance of Pharmacovigilance and the Role of Healthcare Professionals
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmacovigilance - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Pharmacovigilance has grown significantly in recent years and its importance in the healthcare system has been recognized worldwide. However, there are considerable issues which need to be addressed to ensure the safety of medicines. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), pharmacovigilance also known as the “drug safety” is the science and activity relating to the detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse effects. The aim and scope of pharmacovigilance is broad and includes multiple components such as medication errors, counterfeit and unauthorized medicines, lack of efficacy, drug interactions, and rational prescription of medicines [1].
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Najafi S
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