An introduction to pharmacovigilance
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. This introductory guide is designed to aid the rapid understanding of the key principles of pharmacovigilance. Packed full of exa...
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Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781444316766 |
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Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. This introductory guide is designed to aid the rapid understanding of the key principles of pharmacovigilance. Packed full of examples illustrating drug safety issues it not only covers the processes involved, but the regulatory aspects and ethical and societal considerations of pharmacovigilance. Covering the basics step-by-step, this book is perfect for beginners and is essential reading for those new to drug safety departm. |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | p. ; cm. |
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9781444316766 1444316761 9781444316773 (electronic bk.) 144431677X (electronic bk.) |
Index Number: | RM302 |
CLC: | R961 |
Contents: | What is pharmacovigilance and how has it developed? -- Basic concepts -- Types and sources of data -- The process of pharmacovigilance -- Regulatory aspects of pharmacovigilance -- International collaboration -- Ethical and societal considerations -- Future directions -- Learning more about pharmacovigilance. |