551.607.01 PHARMACEUTICALS MANAGEMENT FOR UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS

Students analyze problems and develop strategies based on real world drug management issues, including regulations, manufacture, procurement, distribution, safety, policy, financing and the unique aspects of international pharmaceutical trade, the role of the World Trade Organization -- Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (WTO-TRIPS), government, NGOs and individuals in the selection and use of pharmaceutical products. Course materials are drawn from both developed and developing countries so that the student will be knowledgeable about the role of Essential Medicines and the formation of a National Drug Policy. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with an operational understanding of factors influencing access to and use of pharmaceuticals and other health commodities. Collectively, these materials and approaches are intended to stimulate critical thinking on how to improve access to and the use of pharmaceutical products.

To develop an operational understanding of factors influencing access to, use, management, policies and financing of pharmaceuticals in developing countries and under-served populations in developed countries, an the roles of government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and individuals in this process.

To define key terms and concepts in pharmaceuticals and their management in developing countries and underserved populations in developed countries.

To identify the different types of health commodities and their regulations in developing countries.

To explain the key factors in the Drug Management Cycle, including selection, procurement, distribution and use.

To be able to identify potential obstacles and solutions to problems of acces to pharmaceuticals in developing countries.

To understand factors influencing the selection and rational use of pharmaceuticals.

To identify and explain relative strengths and weaknesses of alternative ways to raise revenues and pay for pharmaceuticals.