June 8, 2024 |
Ms. Sarah Khan, Drug Safety Lead
How technology is enhancing drug safety monitoring and adverse event reporting.
Pharmacovigilance, the science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digital technologies. The digital age is bringing unprecedented capabilities to enhance drug safety monitoring. The advent of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is enabling more efficient processing of vast amounts of safety data from diverse sources, including electronic health records, social media, and real-world evidence. This allows for faster signal detection, better risk assessment, and more proactive safety management. Automation of routine tasks, improved data visualization, and enhanced communication platforms are streamlining pharmacovigilance operations, making them more robust and less prone to human error. While these advancements bring immense benefits, they also necessitate careful consideration of data privacy, cybersecurity, and the need for skilled professionals who can interpret AI-generated insights. ABS Clinical Solutions is committed to leveraging these digital advancements to provide state-of-the-art pharmacovigilance services, ensuring the highest level of patient safety for our clients' products.
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Pharmacovigilance
Drug Safety
Digital Transformation
AI
Big Data