Epidemiology is crucial in the context of drug recalls for several reasons:
Surveillance: Continuous monitoring of drug safety through adverse event reporting systems. Risk Assessment: Evaluating the potential health risks associated with a compromised drug. Data Analysis: Analyzing patterns and trends in adverse reactions to identify problematic drugs. Public Health Recommendations: Providing guidance on the safe use of drugs and informing recall decisions. Outbreak Investigation: Investigating clusters of adverse events to determine if they are related to a specific drug.
