Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance in Drug Therapy: New Issues, Challenges, and Applications
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 345
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance are critical disciplines that serve to optimize drug therapy and ensure patient safety through monitoring and evaluating the effects of drugs used across large populations. These fields face evolving challenges and new issues as the pharmaceutical landscape becomes increasingly complex and globalized. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors are a significant health burden, emphasizing the need for robust pharmacovigilance systems in order to mitigate these risks effectively. The challenges are manifold, including the integration of vast amounts of data from electronic health records, patient registries, and other sources, which require sophisticated analytical tools to yield actionable insights. Moreover, the globalization of pharmaceutical markets demands harmonized regulatory frameworks to manage drug safety effectively across different regions with varying health policies. Recent advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have revolutionized these fields, enhancing the ability to detect, analyze, and prevent medication-related issues. These technologies facilitate the identification of patterns that might elude traditional analysis, offering the potential to preemptively address safety concerns before they pose significant risks to patients.
In this Special Issue, we are excited to bring together leading research that not only addresses these challenges, but also highlights innovative strategies and tools that are pushing the boundaries of what pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance can achieve. We aim to explore cutting-edge approaches in drug safety monitoring, regulatory practices, and the application of new technologies that promise to enhance the effectiveness and safety of drug therapies.
This Issue is dedicated to showcasing the latest developments and fostering a dialogue that will propel pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance into a new era of drug safety and efficacy.
Dr. Loreta Kubilienė
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pharmacoepidemiology
- pharmacovigilance
- drug safety monitoring
- regulatory practices
- hospitalization
- adverse drug events
- drug safety
- preventability
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