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MedWatch

Meaning

MedWatch is the official safety information and adverse event reporting program of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This critical surveillance system serves as a voluntary reporting mechanism for healthcare professionals and the public to submit reports of serious adverse reactions, product quality problems, and product use errors associated with FDA-regulated drugs, medical devices, and biological products. In the context of hormonal health, MedWatch reports are essential for monitoring the safety profile of hormone therapies and supplements post-market approval. The data collected allows the FDA to identify potential safety signals and take necessary regulatory action to protect public health.