Medicines Safety and Pharmacovigilance

Introduction, Concepts, and Applications

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Medicines Safety and Pharmacovigilance: Introduction, Concepts, and Applications provides a comprehensive guide for pharmaceutical professionals navigating the complex landscape of medicine safety and vigilance. Designed to support strategic decision-making, this reference draws on industry expertise to uphold the highest standards of patient care. The book addresses essential regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, and ethical considerations, offering practical guidance for implementing effective pharmacovigilance systems. Covering the latest technological advancements, it ensures readers are equipped to meet the modern challenges faced by healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors in monitoring the safety and efficacy of medicines for diverse populations worldwide.

Beyond the foundational concepts, the book presents detailed insights into signal detection, risk management plans, and the real-world application of pharmacovigilance through case studies from both high- and low-middle-income countries. It examines the pivotal role of pharmacists and the importance of tailored approaches for special populations, while emphasizing effective communication of medicines safety.

Provides evidence-based practices in pharmacovigilance
Offers a comprehensive overview of medicines safety issues, such as adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medication errors
Describes the methods and tools used for safety monitoring, signal detection methods, data management, and observational studies in pharmacovigilance

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-01
Mått:191 x 235 x undefined mm
Vikt:450 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:400
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780443265884

Utforska kategorier

Epidemiologi och medicinsk statistik inom Medicin
Farmakologi inom Medicin

Mer om författaren

Dr. Rabia Hussain is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, located in Penang. She is a renowned researcher in the field of medicine safety, pharmacovigilance, medication adherence, and clinical pharmacy. Her research has been published in high-impact journals and focuses on pharmacovigilance, research methods in pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy, and issues related to medicines use. Dr. Hussain has collaborated with ReAct - Action on Antibiotic Resistance and Health Action International, Asia Pacific, to improve the use of antibiotics. She is the Section Editor for the Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice (JoPPP) and has edited "Encyclopaedia of Evidence in Pharmaceutical Public Health and Health Services Research in Pharmacy (Elsevier)". Dr. Hussain is a fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, and she has been nominated as the Apex Young Scholar by Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to medicines safety and pharmacovigilance2. Regulatory framework for pharmacovigilance3. Healthcare professionals’ experiences and expectations with regards to medicines safety4. Safety surveillance methods5. Signal detection and management6. Risk management plans7. Medicines safety system: case studies from high income countries8. Medicines safety system: case studies from low and middle income countries9. Medicines safety and the role of the pharmacists10. Pharmacovigilance in special populations11. Communicating medicines safety: A global interface12. Ethical considerations in pharmacovigilance13. Technology in pharmacovigilance14. Advancing medicines safety science through public-private partnerships15. Future directions in pharmacovigilance16. Causality assessment methods in pharmacovigilance17. Pharmacovigilance in clinical trials and advanced therapies18. Insights from the Industry in pharmacovigilance