Introduction to Pharmacovigilance

Pharmacovigilance plays a critical role in protecting patient safety throughout the lifecycle of medicinal products. This course provides a structured introduction to the principles, regulatory framework, and operational processes that underpin pharmacovigilance activities in the pharmaceutical industry.
You will gain a clear understanding of how adverse events are identified, reported, evaluated, and monitored, as well as how pharmacovigilance systems support ongoing benefit–risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
The course focuses on key pharmacovigilance concepts in practice, including:
    •  The purpose and regulatory basis of pharmacovigilance
    •  Adverse event reporting and case processing principles
    •  Roles and responsibilities within a pharmacovigilance system
    •  Ongoing safety monitoring and benefit–risk evaluation
Through structured explanations and practical examples, this course helps learners understand how pharmacovigilance activities contribute to patient safety and regulatory oversight. It is best suited to professionals who require a foundational understanding of pharmacovigilance processes within regulated environments.