American Society of Pharmacovigilance

The American Society of Pharmacovigilance is a national biomedical and healthcare network based in Houston, Texas. The organization is a membership-based group open to all healthcare professionals and employs 5 to 9 individuals. The American Society of Pharmacovigilance focuses on pharmacovigilance, the scientific field dedicated to identifying, monitoring, and preventing adverse drug reactions. The organization aims to mitigate the significant impact of adverse drug events, which cause millions of emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and physician office visits annually, resulting in substantial healthcare costs. The American Society of Pharmacovigilance emphasizes collaboration among diverse healthcare professionals to effectively address the issue of adverse drug events, which is recognized as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. For more information or to learn how to join their mission, interested individuals can visit www.stopADR.org.