Pharmaceuticals

Patient Information

Welcome to Bayer Pharmaceuticals’ Patient Information hub. Here you’ll find practical resources about medication safety – including how we monitor drugs after approval, how to report side effects, how benefits are weighed against risks, and how clinical trials work. 

Medications are approved only after assessing their benefits and risks. Know the essentials: how safety and efficacy are evaluated, discussing these with your doctor, and the importance of post-approval monitoring. Watch our video on the benefit-risk assessment process.

Tips for understanding package inserts.

Reading package inserts can be intimidating. So much so that some people might prefer to endure their condition rather than face those alarming side effects. The following five tips will help you to put the information in the package insert into perspective

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are essential for determining the safety and effectiveness of new medications. They provide valuable information about potential side effects and how different populations respond to treatment. Find out about phases of clinical trials and what to expect, how side effects are monitored during trials, and the  importance of patient participation in clinical research

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Beware of Counterfeits

Counterfeits are medications that are intentionally and fraudulently mislabeled regarding their identity or source. These products may contain incorrect ingredients, insufficient active ingredients, or even harmful substances. Counterfeit medications can appear in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquids, often mimicking legitimate products.