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Pharmacovigilance

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What is the purpose of pharmacovigilance (PV)?

To increase the cost of medicines

To promote pharmaceutical production

To protect patients and minimize the risk of adverse events (correct)

To assess the effectiveness of drugs in comparison to their side effects

How is pharmacovigilance defined by the WHO?

The process of drug manufacturing and distribution

The marketing and sales of pharmaceutical products

The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem (correct)

The study of drug interactions with food

Who is the head of the Clinical Pharmacy Unit at Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital?

Dr. Youssef Mansour

Dr. Aliaa Osman (correct)

Dr. Noura Abdelhady

Dr. Ahmed Khalil

What does pharmacovigilance focus on?

<p>Detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine/vaccine related problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does pharmacovigilance play in pharmaceutical production?

<p>It is the beating heart of pharmaceutical production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pharmacovigilance Overview

The purpose of pharmacovigilance (PV) is to detect, assess, understand, and prevent adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.

Definition by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines pharmacovigilance as the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems.

Key Personnel

Prof. Azza M. Abdel-Hamid is the head of the Clinical Pharmacy Unit at Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital.

Focus of Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance focuses on monitoring the safety of medicinal products, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and herbal remedies.

Role in Pharmaceutical Production

Pharmacovigilance plays a critical role in pharmaceutical production by ensuring the safe and effective use of medicinal products, identifying potential safety issues, and implementing measures to minimize risks.

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Test your knowledge of pharmacovigilance with this quiz. From detecting to preventing adverse effects of medicines and vaccines, this quiz covers the science and activities related to pharmacovigilance.