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[Pharmacovigilance: a necessary tool]

H L Coêlho1

  • 1Grupo de Prevenção ao Uso Indevido de Medicamentos (GPUIM), Universidade Federal do Ceará, Rua Fausto Cabral 1188, Fortaleza, CE 60155410, Brasil. lutescia@ufc.br

Cadernos De Saude Publica
|January 8, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights the benefits of pharmacovigilance for rational drug use and policy implementation. It emphasizes the need for a robust national pharmacovigilance system in Brazil, referencing the WHO program.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
  • Public Health Policy
  • Pharmaceutical Regulation

Context:

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) International Drug Monitoring Program provides a framework for pharmacovigilance.
  • Brazil's pharmacovigilance efforts are evolving, necessitating a structured national approach.
  • Effective drug regulation is crucial for public health and patient safety.

Purpose:

  • To explore the advantages of pharmacovigilance in fostering rational drug consumption.
  • To examine the integration of pharmacovigilance into national drug policies and regulatory frameworks.
  • To present the historical development of pharmacovigilance in Brazil and advocate for a national system.

Summary:

  • Pharmacovigilance significantly contributes to rational drug use and the effective implementation of drug policies, including regulation.
  • The paper details the foundational stages of pharmacovigilance in Brazil.
  • A strong, unified national pharmacovigilance system is identified as essential for Brazil's public health infrastructure.

Impact:

  • Enhanced pharmacovigilance systems can lead to improved patient safety and more effective healthcare outcomes.
  • Strengthening drug regulation through pharmacovigilance supports evidence-based policymaking.
  • The establishment of a national system in Brazil is expected to optimize drug safety monitoring and management nationwide.

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