An Introduction to Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to thedetection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverseeffects or any other drug-related problems.
This introductory guide is designed to aid the rapidunderstanding of the key principles of pharmacovigilance. Packedfull of examples illustrating drug safety issues it not only coversthe processes involved, but the regulatory aspects and ethical andsocietal considerations of pharmacovigilance.
Covering the basics step-by-step, this book is perfect forbeginners and is essential reading for those new to drug safetydepartments and pharmaceutical medicine students.