Pharmacy Practice III: Research Evaluation and Pharmacoeconomics

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This is a continuation of Pharmacy Practice II. The fundamental concepts of pharmacy practice are further taught and developed. Practice skills developed in Pharmacy Practice I and II are expanded and reinforced. Drug information topics of effective retrieval, evaluation and dissemination of medication information are expanded and concepts of formulary management, monitoring and prevention of adverse drug effects are introduced. Topics including critical assessment of the medical literature, and elements of clinical research design are introduced. The principles of provision of pharmacy services in institutional and community settings are taught. Prerequisites: STAT 281 .