Pharmacovigilance in the modern era

SOLLERS COLLEGE Pharmacovigilance in the modern era includes the use of cutting - edge tools and data sources to improve medication safety monitoring , evaluation , and reporting . Technological advancements and widely used digital platforms have significantly impacted pharmacovigilance practices . Here are some essential components of pharmacovigilance in the modern era : Adverse event monitoring : The digital era has made adverse events information easier . Social media platforms , online patient communities , health forums , and mobile health applications make medication experiences possible . Pharmacovigilance specialists can monitor these platforms to spot potential adverse events and upcoming safety concerns . Health data analytics : The abundance of digital health data , such as claims databases , wearable device data , and electronic health records , presents a chance for thorough analysis . Large - scale data analytics can be used to find safety signals , spot patterns , and find links between medication use and unfavorable outcomes . This allows pharmacovigilance specialists to identify risks not previously recognized and increase patient safety . Data mining and signal detection : To detect signals of potential negative events , large datasets can be subjected to advanced data mining techniques like machine learning and natural language processing . Pharmacovigilance systems can better detect and evaluate safety signals in real time by analyzing unstructured data sources such as medical literature , social media , and electronic health records . Digital reporting systems : For effective and timely reporting of adverse events , traditional paper - based reporting systems have been supplemented by digital platforms . Healthcare professionals and patients can report negative events using electronic reporting systems like mobile apps or web - based portals . Healthcare professionals and patients can now report adverse events directly to pharmacovigilance databases using electronic reporting systems , such as mobile apps or web - based portals , which increases accessibility and speed of reporting . Pharmacovigilance collaborations : The digital age has made global pharmacovigilance collaborations easier . Pharma firms , international organizations , and regulatory agencies can collaborate and share safety data . Digital platforms are being used to share data , detect signals , and assess risks . As a result , drug safety is understood more thoroughly and timely . However , addressing some pharmacovigilance issues in the digital age is crucial . Data quality issues , privacy worries , and suitable data analysis techniques are some of these difficulties . Additionally , since it might not always present a complete picture , the interpretation of adverse events reported on digital platforms needs careful consideration . Sollers College , 33 Wills Way Building , 9 Piscataway , NJ 08854 Phone : 732-806-7846 , 848-299-5900 | Email ID : [email protected] | Website : www.sollers.edu