Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Ensuring drug safety is a continuous process that extends far beyond a medication’s initial FDA approval. Pharmacists must … Read more

Reading a research study is not enough; a pharmacist must be able to critically appraise it to determine … Read more

Machine Learning (ML), a powerful subset of Artificial Intelligence, enables computer systems to learn from vast amounts of … Read more

Term “Artificial Intelligence” is not explicitly listed as a module in your syllabus, it represents the next evolution … Read more

Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) is designed to answer a crucial clinical question: “Which treatment works best, for whom, … Read more

In any pharmacoepidemiologic study, a clear and accurate definition of the “exposure”—typically a medication—is just as critical as … Read more

The choice of an endpoint is one of the most critical decisions in designing a clinical or pharmacoepidemiologic … Read more

The value of any pharmacoepidemiology study hinges on the outcomes it measures. As a pharmacist, understanding and critically … Read more

Pharmacoepidemiology is the essential science that evaluates the real-world performance of medications after they reach the market. Its … Read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary federal agency responsible for protecting public health by … Read more