Pharmacy and Pharmacovigilance in Summary

Abstract

The field of pharmacy has advanced remarkably in recent years. There has been a change in trend from a focus on products to one on patients. Pharmacists who offer services that advance medication safety can expand their involvement in pharmacovigilance. Pharmacovigilance is defined by vigilare (to keep watch) and pharmakon (for medication). The science and practices around the gathering, identifying, and evaluation of adverse event data are known as pharmacovigilance. The complicated idea of pharmacovigiance pertains to medical devices as well as chemical, biological, and botanical medications. To find and stop any problems related to the suspected product, medical professionals and patients provide the primary data. Pharmacovigilance addresses paradoxical reactions, polypharmacy, severe adverse events, and negative pharmacological effects. PV also encompasses ineffective vaccinations, drug interactions, inappropriate use, overdose, poisoning, and pharmaceutical errors