Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2006
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Meeting location information can now be found on student schedules in ESTHER (for students) or on the Course Roster in ESTHER (for faculty and instructors).Additional information available here.
SOSC 398 001 (CRN: 21081)
PHARMACEUTICAL POLITICS&POLICY
Long Title: PHARMACEUTICAL POLITICS AND POLICY
Department: Social Sciences Division
Meeting: 1:00PM - 4:00PM M (11-JAN-2006 - 28-APR-2006)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Senior
Junior
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 16-MAY-2024 1:16AM
Description: This course will introduce students to pharmacy policy, as essential aspect of public health. The approval if new medications, the differences between brand name drugs, generic, and over-the-counter drugs is considered along with the "shift movement," (presription to OTC status). The development, distribution, marketing and consumption of pharmaceuticals are influenced by policy. All aspects of these processes are affected by the pharmaceutical industry, government (the FDA), Congress, insurance companies, pharmacists, hospitals, physicians, consumer representatives and patients. Regulatory issues, controlling the costs, state - federal relationships, cross-border purchases, and the global market for medication are discussed. Normative issues and ethical dilemmas will be discussed. Course taught at the School of Public Health medical Center one mile from Rice University campus; attendance required.