Pharmacovigilance: The Science of Drug Safety

Pharmacovigilance 12 Mar 2026 MITCON Team 190 views

Pharmacovigilance (PV) is defined by WHO as the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problem.

Why is Pharmacovigilance Important?
Every medicine undergoes rigorous testing before approval, but post-market surveillance is equally important.

Key Activities in PV:
1. Adverse Event Reporting
2. Signal Detection and Management
3. Risk-Benefit Assessment
4. Periodic Safety Update Reports
5. Risk Management Plans

Career Scope:
Pharmacovigilance professionals are in high demand at pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and regulatory agencies worldwide.