Abstract

VASEN, Walter  and  FIORENTINO, Roxana M. L.. Pharmacoepidemiology: An unappreciated tool. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2006, vol.66, n.3, pp.257-262. ISSN 0025-7680.

Pharmacoepidemiology is an essential tool for controlling drugs used in our country. The present article reveals the most relevant aspects on the topic, summarizes regulatory tools currently used in Argentina and explores the experience of the Pharmacoepidemiology Network in public hospitals of Buenos Aires City. The aim is to inform and stimulate colleagues to report adverse effects of drugs.

Keywords : Pharmaco surveillance; Pharmacoepidemiology; Adverse drug events.

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