Pharmacovigilance (also known as Pharmacovigilances): The detection of long and short term side effects of conventional and traditional medicines through research, data mining, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare information obtained from healthcare providers and patients.

NIH MeSH · D060735Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Pharmacovigilance

Also known asPharmacovigilances

Definition

The detection of long and short term side effects of conventional and traditional medicines through research, data mining, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare information obtained from healthcare providers and patients.

MeSH classification

  • E05.337.800.600
  • N06.850.505.636

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Common questions about Pharmacovigilance

What does Pharmacovigilance mean in medicine?
The detection of long and short term side effects of conventional and traditional medicines through research, data mining, monitoring, and evaluation of healthcare information obtained from healthcare providers and patients. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Pharmacovigilance known by any other names?
Yes. Pharmacovigilance is also referred to as Pharmacovigilances in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Pharmacovigilance sit in the medical classification?
Pharmacovigilance falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E05.337.800.600, N06.850.505.636). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D060735) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗