Benefit–risk assessment in a post‐market setting: a case study integrating real‐life experience into benefit–risk methodology

Difficulties may be encountered when undertaking a benefit–risk assessment for an older product with well‐established use but with a benefit–risk balance that may have changed over time. This case study investigates this specific situation by applying a formal benefit–risk framework to assess the benefit–risk balance of warfarin for primary prevention of patients with atrial fibrillation.

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