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A medicine may appear safe during clinical trials, but its complete safety profile is often revealed only after widespread real-world use. This is why pharmacovigilance remains essential throughout a product's lifecycle.Clinical Trials: The Foundation of Drug SafetyControlled Environment: Clinical trials are conducted under carefully controlled conditions to evaluate a medicine's safety and efficacy.Limited Patient Population: Only a relatively small number of selected participants are included, which may limit the detection of rare adverse events.Defined Study Duration: Most trials run for a specific period, making it difficult to identify long-term safety concernsReal-World Use: The True TestDiverse Patient Populations: After approval, medicines are used by patients with different ages, medical conditions, and treatment histories.Long-Term Exposure: Safety issues that require months or years to develop may become visible only after marketing.Drug Interactions: Real-world patients often receive multiple medications, increasing the possibility of interaction-related adverse events.Why Post-Marketing Surveillance MattersDetecting Rare Adverse Reactions: Some adverse events are too uncommon to be identified during clinical development.Identifying Safety Signals: Continuous monitoring helps detect emerging patterns that may indicate potential safety risks.Supporting Regulatory Decisions: Safety data collected after approval can lead to label updates, warnings, or risk minimization measures.Key PerspectiveClinical trials answer:"Is the medicine safe enough for approval?"Post-marketing surveillance answers:"Does the medicine remain safe in real-world use over time?"Drug safety is not a one-time assessment. It is a continuous process that extends throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that patient safety remains at the center of healthcare decision-making.

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Drug Safety Beyond Approval: Why Post-Marketing Surveillance Matters

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