What is the primary focus of 'Pharmacovigilance'?
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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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