A Basic Course in Pharmaceutical Economics
Background, Rationale, and Suggested Syllabus
E.M. Kolassapages: 15 - 27
- DOI: 10.1300/J060v04n03_03
- Version of record first published: 08Feb1995
Abstract:
Pharmaceutical economic research is growing as a field of study and as a tool for health-care decision-making. Pharmacists, especially those in administrative and managerial positions in hospitals and large healthcare systems, are expected to incorporate the results of these studies into their recommendations and daily routines. Past research has shown that pharmacy curricula do not adequately prepare students for performing or using pharmaceutical economic research studies. This paper offers a rationale for the inclusion of a basic course in pha~maceutical economics into the curriculum and provides a syllabus for such a course.