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School:

School of Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

15

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2019-09-02

Module Leader:

Zaheer Babar

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision
Guided Independent Study
Lecture

Synopsis

This module provides students an in-depth understanding of international practice and policies underpinning the practice of pharmacy around the world and critically appraises the differences in practices in developed world to those in low and middle-income countries. Students will also appreciate pharmacoeconomics underlying introduction of a new drugs and treatments, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The learning experience will be professionally focussed and relevant to the everyday practice of pharmacy in a global setting. The module delivery shall include lectures, tutorials, workshops and case studies from across the world to reinforce the concepts taught in the module.

Outline Syllabus

Medicines, pharmaceutical policy and health systems;Pharmaceutical policy and practice in western developed-countries;Pharmacy practice in Low and Middle Income countries and key difference with high income countries;Pharmacoeconomics and introduction of new drugs and treatments:Medicines, cost and fundingFunding and evaluations of new medicinesEconomic evaluation of community and hospital pharmacy servicesPharmacovigilance and medicines … For more content click the Read More button below.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The module handbook will provide additional guidance for students on the specific assessment criteria and marking.

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