Pharmacovigilance is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as:
The science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other medicine-related problem.
The main objectives of pharmacovigilance in accordance with the applicable EU legislation are:
Pharmacovigilance is therefore an activity contributing to the protection of patient and public health.
Related link:
National Organization for Medicines
Contact details for Pharmacovigilance of Chiesi Hellas: