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Who tracks drug side effects?
In the UK, the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) monitors the safety of medicines like Viagra. They collect reports of suspected side effects from patients and healthcare professionals. This helps them identify potential safety issues and take action if needed, even if a definitive link hasn't been proven yet, as with the Viagra reports.
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