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MedWatchistheFoodandDrugAdministration's“SafetyInformationandAdverseEventReportingProgram.”ItinteractswiththeFDAAdverseEventReporting ...

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MedWatch is the Food and Drug Administration’s “Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.” It interacts with the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS or AERS). MedWatch is used for reporting an adverse event or sentinel event. Founded in 1993, this system of voluntary reporting allows such information to be shared with the medical community or the general public. The system includes publicly available databases and online analysis tools for professionals. MedWatch also distributes information on medical recalls and other clinical safety communications via its platforms.

MedWatch was founded in 1993 to collect data regarding adverse events in healthcare. An adverse event is any undesirable experience associat...