Which aspect does pharmacovigilance NOT focus on?

Pharmacovigilance is primarily concerned with the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. Its main objective is to enhance patient safety and ensure that drugs are used safely and effectively in the population.

While assessing therapeutic outcomes and detecting drug interactions are integral components of pharmacovigilance, understanding medication adherence is not the primary focus. Medication adherence pertains more to the behavioral aspect of how well patients follow their prescribed therapies rather than assessing the safety and risks associated with those therapies.

Therefore, understanding medication adherence does not aline with the core objectives of pharmacovigilance, which is aimed more at monitoring adverse drug reactions and ensuring that therapeutic interventions are safe for public use.