pharmacovigilance

MedDRA and WHODrug
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MedDRA and WHODrug: understand how they impact the pharmaceutical market

In the 1990s, the MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities) terminology was created to facilitate the international exchange of medical device regulatory information. The WHODrug is an international classification of medicines developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and used in about 150 countries. Together, these initiatives help unify pharmacovigilance efforts around the world and … Continue reading “MedDRA and WHODrug: understand how they impact the pharmaceutical market”

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What is Pharmacovigilance
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What is Pharmacovigilance and how does it prevent risks and encourage compliance

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Pharmacovigilance is the practice of identifying, evaluating, understanding, and preventing any adverse effects — among other negative consequences — generated by the use of a drug after its approval and launch. With this care, pharmaceutical companies and even health professionals can detect threats to the physical integrity of … Continue reading “What is Pharmacovigilance and how does it prevent risks and encourage compliance”

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