Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

3 cr · Graduate

This course will introduce students to key concepts in pharmacoeconomics. Students will learn about the role of pharmacoeconomics in drug pricing and reimbursement decisions in Canada. Topics covered will include the economics of the pharmaceutical sector, cost-effectiveness analyses and budget impact analyses. The course will also provide hands-on training in building and analyzing decision analytic models for cost effectiveness analysis. Prior knowledge in economics, statistics or epidemiology is desirable but not mandatory. Students not enrolled within the College of Pharmacy will require prior approval by the instructor.