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Course Code: 
PHAR 525
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
To teach the main concepts on pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics. The aim of the course is to bring in the course attenders the power of examining the health-pharmaco economics and politics, medicine consumption related events and cause-outcome relation.
Course Content: 

a) Therotical part:

Definitions realted to pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics related  with pharmacovigilance and pharmaceutical policy.

b) Laboratory applications: -

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Describe the  definitions of pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics

2, 3,

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,C

2) Explains the  current politics on health and pharmacuticals

10

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

3) Knows the research designs for pharmacoeconomics

6

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

4) Knows the terms for outcome researches

2, 3,

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

5) Expains the direct and indirect costs for health related calculations

2, 3,

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

6) Reads and understands the literature on the pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacoeconomics

2, 3,

1,2,3,4,7,8

A,B,C,D,E,F,G

 

 

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Teorical Topics                                     

Lab content

Study Materials

1

Introduction to pharmacoepidemiology

 

(Ref 2:Chapter 1)

2

Methodologies in Pharmacoepidemiological

Research

 

(Ref 2:Chapter 1)

3

Methodologies in Pharmacoepidemiological

Research

 

(Ref 2: Chapter 2-3)

4

Introduction to pharmacoeconomics, health economics & policy

 

(Ref 4)

5

Methodologies in Pharmacoeconomics

Research

 

(Ref 4)

6

Case Studies- group Work

 

 

7

Principles of pharmacoeconomics, health economics & policy

 

(Ref 6)

8

Healthcare financing models

 

 

9

Case Studies- group Work

 

(Ref 4)

10

Healthcare financing models

 

(Ref 4)

11

Health systems

 

(Ref 5)

12

Case Studies- group Work

 

 

13

Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in PEPI

 

 

14

Take home work: Case solutions

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Notes of the lecturers

Additional Resources

1.         Epidemiology,  L. Gordis, (Yeditepe Knowledge Centre , WA 105 G661e,1996)

2.         Pharmacoepidemiology, 4th Ed. Edited By: Brian L Strom (Yeditepe Knowledge Centre, QZ 42 .P43, 2005)

3.         Pharmacoepidemiology Principles and Practice, Waning Brenda, Montagne Michael (Yeditepe Knowledge Centre , QZ 42 .W247, 2001)

4.         Essentials of Pharmacoeconomics,  Rascati KL.  Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. Philadelphia PA; 2009.

5.         Pharmacoeconomics, T.Walley, A.Haycox, A.Poland (Yeditepe Knowledge Centre, QV 736 P537, 2004. )

6.         Principles of Pharmacoeconomics, J.L.Bootman, R.J. Townsend, W.F. McGhan (Yeditepe Knowledge Centre, QV 736 P75 2005)

 
 
 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Lecturers notes

Assignments

2 Take home case and report

Exams

Lecturer notes and refrences

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Midterm  Exam I

1

50

Midterm Exam II (take home report)

2

50

Lab.

   

Lab Final

   

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Compulsary/Elective

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution
1
2
3
4
5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

   

X

   

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

     

X

 

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

X

       

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

X

       

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

     

X

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

     

X

 

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

       

X

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

     

X

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

 

X

   

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

 

X

     
 
 
 

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)

16

2

32

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

16

1

16

Midterm Exams

1

5

5

Lab. Applications

 

   

Hours for off-the-Lab. study (Pre-study, practice)

 

   

Lab. Midterm Exem

     

Lab. Final

     

Homework

2

5

10

Final

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

73

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

2,9

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

3