LA
5.0Reviewed Jun 15, 2025
Totally enjoyed this. Even as a pharmacist, I was still able to pick up valuable insights.
The course was very practical and to the point
Pillar #4: Drug Safety - Pharmacovigilance
This course provides a comprehensive overview of drug safety and pharmacovigilance. We start with the fundamentals of pharmacovigilance and regulatory requirements, including phase 4 post-marketing safety studies. We discuss passive and active surveillance methods, exploring key surveillance systems in the US and globally. The course concludes with real-world examples, demonstrating how drug safety research impacts regulatory decisions and prescribing practices.
Status: Scientific Methods
Status: Continuous Monitoring
Course5 hours
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MR
5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2025
I badly need the certificate for free. The course was good overall.
PS
5.0Reviewed Nov 14, 2025
I really like it. I will do more courses to improve my skills.
FS
5.0Reviewed Apr 24, 2026
This very beneficial and skilled course but my certificate is not generated due to 7-days free trial & I didn't have a subscription
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Paula Cahuina Lope
5.0
Reviewed Jun 6, 2025Mrunmayee Madhav Manavatkar
5.0
Reviewed Sep 13, 2025recently completed the Drug Safety: Pharmacovigilance course and found it to be extremely insightful and well-structured. The course provides a comprehensive overview of both pre- and post-marketing drug safety monitoring, covering topics such as adverse event reporting, regulatory frameworks, active vs. passive surveillance, and signal detection. The content is presented clearly, with real-world case studies like Rofecoxib and Infliximab, which help bridge theory and practice. I especially appreciated the sections on data mining techniques, FDA regulatory requirements, and international pharmacovigilance systems like VigiBase and Sentinel. The course materials and assessments reinforce learning effectively, and the 6-month access period allowed me to revisit complex topics at my own pace. Overall, this course is highly recommended for healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and anyone interested in drug safety.
Fred Kang
5.0
Reviewed Aug 2, 2025I worked as a pharmacovigilance associate, and this course allowed me to revisit both the theoretical and practical aspects of PV roles. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is currently looking for a job as a pharmacovigilance associate.
Lukman Aliyu
5.0
Reviewed Jun 16, 2025Totally enjoyed this. Even as a pharmacist, I was still able to pick up valuable insights.
Francesco Pappalardo
5.0
Reviewed Jul 7, 2025Excellent!
Elvira Kuatbay
5.0
Reviewed Aug 20, 2025I recently completed the Drug Safety course by Johns Hopkins on Coursera and I am very satisfied with the experience. The content was well-structured, clearly presented, and supported with practical examples that made complex topics easier to understand.
Faizan Sami
5.0
Reviewed Apr 25, 2026This very beneficial and skilled course but my certificate is not generated due to 7-days free trial & I didn't have a subscription
Mercia Rahman
5.0
Reviewed Sep 12, 2025I badly need the certificate for free. The course was good overall.
Pinal Solanki
5.0
Reviewed Nov 15, 2025I really like it. I will do more courses to improve my skills.
Ashwini Angadi
5.0
Reviewed Feb 26, 2026its very informative and useful one.
Tushar soni
5.0
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026very nice explanation and nice mcq
Anagha Patil
5.0
Reviewed Apr 1, 2026Understood PV like never before.
Ahmad
5.0
Reviewed Jun 22, 2026nice to learn about this topic
Fernanda Borrazas
5.0
Reviewed Aug 16, 2025Very complete and updated
Heelys Urbina
5.0
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Such a good explanation.
SN suma
5.0
Reviewed Jun 15, 2026VERY HELP FULL
20_3005_ Rahmah
5.0
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025super good
vijay
5.0
Reviewed Dec 5, 2025Excellent
krupa samuel
5.0
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025Excellent
Dheeraj Kamble
5.0
Reviewed Jul 20, 2025good