Pharmaceutical Development and Pharmacy Distribution: Markets and Policy in Cancer Care

Harvard HSPH

The purpose of this course is for students to develop familiarity with the nuances of pharmaceutical development, and the transmission in commerce, economics and public health implications of medications. The course is intended to range over the entire lifespan of a medication—from initial development, through manufacturing, ownership by managed care organizations and into retail pharmacies. Students should expect to have a good grasp of the financial, economic, and public…