Pharmacovigilance (PV)
Pharmacovigilance (PV) is the critical science and activity of monitoring medicine and vaccine safety after they are on the market, focusing on detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) or any other drug-related problems to ensure patient safety and maximize benefits. It involves a continuous process of gathering reports, analyzing data, and taking action to manage risks, involving patients, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and regulators in a shared responsibility for public health.
