pharmacovigilance

Formal Definition

A set of activities relating to detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.

Explanation

Pharmacovigilance is the practice of detecting, assessing, understanding and preventing the adverse effects of medicines. Pharmacovigilance enhances patient safety and public health by providing reliable information on the risks and benefits of medicines.

Formal Definition

the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine/vaccine related problem