The safe use of medicines relies on robust systems for surveillance, critical evaluation, and transparent regulation across the entire product lifecycle. This course introduces key principles and practices in pharmacovigilance in the UK, EU, and globally. Students will explore the evolving role of real-world data, spontaneous reporting, risk management planning, and health technology appraisal. A key feature of this course is its international perspective, enriched by case studies and contributions from global regulatory and public health authorities.

This course can be taken as a standalone course or as the second in a series of courses that form the Professional Certificate in Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance.