What is Pharmacovigilance and Why is it Important?

Medicines play a significant role in treating diseases, preserving health, and improving the quality of life. However, every medicine, alongside its therapeutic effects, may sometimes cause unintended side effects. There is a system in place worldwide to monitor and manage these effects – pharmacovigilance.

What is Pharmacovigilance?

Pharmacovigilance is the field that focuses on studying, researching, and preventing the adverse effects and other negative reactions that occur during the use of medicines. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the primary goal of pharmacovigilance is to ensure safer use of medicines and protect patients from potential risks.

Why is Pharmacovigilance Important?

1️. Patient Safety – Through pharmacovigilance systems, side effects caused by medicines are detected in time, and necessary measures are taken. This helps protect patient health.
2.  Improvement in Medicine Quality – The collected data is shared with drug manufacturers, which helps in the development of safer and more effective medicines in the future.
3️. Strengthening the Healthcare System – Pharmacovigilance supports a more transparent and effective healthcare system.

How to Report Adverse Effects?

If you experience any adverse effects after using a medicine, it is important to report it. To do so:
✅ Consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
✅ Contact us. You can reach us at +994 77 727 1001 or report adverse effects online through the following link:
https://makromed.az/en/additionaleffectform

Medicines improve our lives, but their safety must always be monitored. Pharmacovigilance is a crucial system that protects both patients and healthcare professionals. Using medicines correctly and reporting any side effects is a vital step towards better health.

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