What is Pharmacovigilance & Why It Matters?

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:test_tube: Ever heard the term Pharmacovigilance (PV) and wondered what it really means?
Let’s simplify it :backhand_index_pointing_down:

:pushpin: Pharmacovigilance = Drug Safety Monitoring
It involves detecting, assessing, understanding & preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Why is PV important?
:white_check_mark: Ensures medicines are safe even after they’re launched
:white_check_mark: Identifies rare or long-term side effects
:white_check_mark: Protects public health
:white_check_mark: Helps regulators take action (warnings, recalls, etc.)

:police_car_light: Real-Life Example:
The painkiller Rofecoxib (Vioxx) was withdrawn after PV detected increased risk of heart attacks. That’s the power of vigilant drug monitoring.

:man_health_worker: Whether you’re a student, professional, or patient — knowing about PV is essential for safe medication use.

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Insightful

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Yes the PV sector is really useful in post marketing surveillance to detect and analyse the drug’s adverse event and further proceed the case.

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well explained

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Thank you for the information

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I was thinking about making a career in the field of pharmacovigilance.
Thankyou for sharing this informative post, it’ll really be helpful.

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Pharmacovigilance associates are the secret saviour of patients! Thank you for sharing this post!

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Pharmacovigilance is truly the silent guardian of public health.
It ensures that even after a drug hits the market, its safety is constantly monitored.

As a pharmacy student, I’ve realized how crucial PV is not just for detecting side effects, but also for building patient trust in medications.
It’s not just a regulatory task, it’s a lifesaving process.

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Can you give information about the sources of pharmacovigilance, where can we get certification courses?

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Yes, truly agree! PV is not only related to pharma but also for everyone in the society. Each future health sciences graduate students should definitely look into career in Pv sector as it’s highly growing field.

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Thanks for sharing.

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Well explained.

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Informative and well explained.

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Yes it is! Would love to see such posts on Medbound about PV!

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