Several epidemiological methods are employed to monitor drug safety:
Cohort Studies: These studies follow a group of individuals over time to assess the incidence of adverse effects. Case-Control Studies: These studies compare patients with a specific adverse event to those without to identify potential risk factors. Meta-Analyses: Combining data from multiple studies to increase statistical power and detect rare events. Signal Detection: Algorithms and statistical methods are used to identify unusual patterns or "signals" in the data that may indicate a safety issue.
