PPS 702 - PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH POLICY

College of Pharmacy

Credits: 2 - 3 (Variable)

The purpose of this course is to enable students to think systematically about the pharmaceutical health policy problems and the various strategies for their solution. This course will cover a range of theoretical and empirical literature on health care and public policy. Topics covered will include a basic understanding of the policy process and policy analysis, and a historical development of the health care system with special focus on quality, access, and cost. In addition, the course covers a range of reform initiatives focused on pharmaceutical policy and regulation.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.