In:
Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety, SAGE Publications, Vol. 14 ( 2023-01)
Abstract:
Plain language summary Pharmacovigilance (PV) in special populations: opportunities and challenges Why is it important to implement PV in special populations? Due to the particularity of physiological functions, the special population (children, pregnant women, and the elderly) are more susceptible to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and have more drug safety problems. The implementation of PV is helpful for the detection of safety risks throughout the life cycle of drugs, so that healthcare professionals (HCPs) can take early measures to reduce the drug use risks of patients. What are the problems to implement PV for special populations? Many countries have implemented a PV system. However, PV policies and systems for the special population are not complete in various countries, or no independent PV system for the special population has been set up. What does this article add to our knowledge? This article discusses the PV systems of the European Union, the United States, and China with special focus on basic physiological characteristics, use of drugs, and the implementation of PV with respect to children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Focus on these problems are of great importance for formulating a more complete drug management scheme in the special population and can provide a reference for the development of follow-up policies and improvement of existing policies.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2042-0986
,
2042-0994
DOI:
10.1177/20420986231200746
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2023
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2583589-0
