Short Communication
Ensuring Drug Safety: A Crucial Pillar of Healthcare
Author(s): Ugresen Sagar*
Drug safety is an essential component of modern healthcare, aiming to maximize the benefits of medications while minimizing potential harm to patients. This article explores the significance of drug safety, highlighting its role in protecting patient well-being throughout the entire medication lifecycle. It emphasizes the importance of pharmacovigilance, which serves as the cornerstone of drug safety, encompassing the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects. Collaborative efforts among pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, and patients are crucial in ensuring drug safety. Post-marketing surveillance, aided by technology and data analysis, plays a vital role in continuously monitoring and evaluating the safety profile of medications. By prioritizing patient safety and maintaining transparency, the healthcare industry ca.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2251-0176.2023.85