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DU ‐Vigilance; Capturing Unsuspected Problems in Drug Utilization

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Key Points Pharmacovigilance should expand beyond adverse drug reactions. A concept, Drug Utilization Vigilance (DU‐vigilance), is proposed as an approach to detect unsuspected prescribing or utilization problems. DU‐vigilance relies on analyses of large‐scale real‐world data. Aberrant drug utilization is dynamic and requires continuous surveillance. Integrating DU‐vigilance within traditional pharmacovigilance could improve healthcare quality.

Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

DOI: 10.1002/pds.70423

Authors: Jesper Hallas, Hanin Harbi, Thomas Delvin, Lotte Rasmussen

Institution: University of Southern Denmark

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,650