FAERS (FDA Adverse Event Reporting System)

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is a database that collects reports from healthcare professionals, consumers, and manufacturers about possible side effects or problems caused by medicines and medical devices. It helps the FDA monitor the safety of these products once they are on the market. By analyzing this data, the FDA can identify patterns or new risks, leading to actions like updates to safety information, label changes, or recalls to protect public health. FAERS is an essential tool in ongoing efforts to ensure medicines and devices are safe for all users.