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    GlossaryPharmacovigilance (Drug Safety Monitoring)

    monitoring and evaluating drug safety to prevent adverse effects

    Pharmacovigilance, also known as Drug Safety Monitoring, is the science and activities involved in detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. It aims to ensure that medicines are used safely and effectively, by collecting and analyzing data on side effects and other issues reported by healthcare professionals and patients.

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