Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness  

What is long-term safety and effectiveness? 

Long-term safety and effectiveness refers to the ongoing evaluation of a medical treatment, drug, or therapy’s safety profile and its ability to provide consistent health benefits over an extended period, typically years. This assessment helps identify any potential risks or side effects that may not have been apparent in short-term studies and ensures the treatment continues to meet its intended goals over time. 

Why is long-term safety and effectiveness important? 

Understanding long-term safety and effectiveness is crucial for ensuring that treatments are not only effective in the short term but also continue to provide benefits without introducing new risks over time. This helps improve patient outcomes and supports the development of safer, more reliable medical therapies.