Pharmacoeconomics (SZF_115)
About Study Course
Objective
To learn the theoretical basis of pharmacoeconomics and the practical application of its methods for the economic analysis of medicinal products and the choice of cost-effective and evidence-based drug therapy. To promote students' understanding of basic public health issues and solutions to reduce the economic burden caused by the disease, as well as to promote the development of students' scientific, critical, systematic and analytical thinking.
Prerequisites
Basics of Economics (desirable).
Learning outcomes
• The essence and application of pharmacoeconomics.
• Methods of economic analysis.
• Opportunities, advantages and disadvantages ofclinical trial data
• Clinical efficacy of medicines.
• Cost categories and breakdown.
• The concept of cost-effectiveness of pharmaceuticals and calculation methods.
• Principles and application of economic modeling.
• Apply the methods of pharmacoeconomics.
• Critically assess the publications of clinical trials of pharmaceuticals.
• Assess the level of evidence for decisions on the choice of alternative treatments.
• Assess and calculate the costs of medicinal therapy.
• Select the appropriate method of pharmacoeconomics.
• Calculate and assess the cost-effectiveness of pharmaceuticals.
• Develop rational pharmacotherapy-based health policy
• Identify the objectives of drug policy both at system and medical institution level
• Determine rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical prescribing and consumption principles
• Promote the provision of cost-effective health care services
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacy, FFMp | 2 | Master’s | Required |
