Journal of Pharmacovigilance and Quality Assurance ISSN: 3108-2343 (Online)

Authors: Sushil Kumar Bajpai, Brijendra Pandey

Abstract: Pharmacovigilance, as a critical component of drug safety monitoring, has traditionally relied on healthcare professional reports and regulatory databases. However, there is a growing recognition of the importance of incorporating patient perspectives into the pharmacovigilance process. This paper explores patient-centric approaches to pharmacovigilance, specifically focusing on the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and social media data. The aim is to enhance the early detection and evaluation of adverse drug reactions, providing a more comprehensive understanding of drug safety from the patient's viewpoint.

Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, Patient-reported outcomes (PROs), Social media data, Drug safety, Adverse drug reactions, Patient-centered care, Real world evidence, Artificial intelligence, Data harmonization, Healthcare analytics.