Clinical Trials · Pharmacology

What is the primary focus of 'Pharmacovigilance'?

  1. Synthesizing new chemical entities
  2. The detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse drug effects after marketing
  3. Determining the price of new medications
  4. Training medical students in prescribing
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Correct answer: The detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse drug effects after marketing

Pharmacovigilance is the science of monitoring drug safety in the real world. It relies on healthcare providers and patients reporting side effects (Yellow Card system or MedWatch) to identify signals of toxicity.

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