The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem, in order to:
- Prevent harm from ADRs in humans arising from the use of authorized medicinal products
- Promote the safe and effective use of medicinal products, through providing timely information about the safety of medicinal products
Pharmacovigilance also concerns herbals, traditional and complementary medicines, blood products, biologicals, medical devices, vaccines.
