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Biologics Safety

Meaning

Biologics Safety encompasses the comprehensive assessment and ongoing monitoring of risks associated with biological products, which include hormones, peptides, vaccines, blood products, and gene therapies. This critical aspect of pharmacovigilance ensures that the benefits of these complex, often large-molecule therapeutics outweigh their potential for adverse effects. Due to their derivation from living systems, biologics present unique safety considerations, such as immunogenicity and potential for contamination. Regulatory agencies mandate rigorous pre-clinical and clinical testing to establish an acceptable safety profile before market authorization.