Tag: FDA adverse events

MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected

MedWatch Reporting for Generics: How Safety Data Is Collected

MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety data on drugs, including generics. Learn how healthcare professionals and patients report issues, the challenges in tracking generic-specific problems, and real-world examples where reports led to label changes. Understanding this process helps ensure safer medication use for everyone.

Searching FAERS Side Effect Reports: Practical Tips for Accurate Drug Safety Data

Searching FAERS Side Effect Reports: Practical Tips for Accurate Drug Safety Data

Learn how to search the FDA's FAERS database for drug side effect reports without misinterpreting the data. Understand what the numbers really mean and how to use real-time updates safely.