PHA 514 Pharmacoepidemiology

[2–0, 2 cr.]

This course introduces the students to the principles, concepts and application of epidemiology in the field of pharmacy, and reviews the major data analysis techniques utilized according to study design. Concepts of causality, bias, confounding, as well as different measures of associations are covered. The course consists of lectures, assigned readings that provide the students with basic knowledge and tools relevant to pharmaco-epidemiology practice. Topics relate to pharmaco-epidemiological designs, pharmaco- vigilance, and post marketing surveillance are also covered.

Prerequisite: PHA421

Corequisites: Professional Year 3 status