Pharmacoepidemiology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that combines principles from pharmacology and epidemiology to study the utilization, effects, and safety of medications in populations. It plays a critical role in assessing the real-world impact of drugs and informing evidence-based healthcare decisions. In this article, we will delve into the definition, introduction, origin, evolution, need, aims, and application of pharmacoepidemiology.
PATH: PHARMD/ PHARMD NOTES/ PHARMD FIFTH YEAR NOTES/ PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND PHARMACOECONOMICS/ PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY: DEFINITION AND SCOPE.