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Take Your Medicine: How to Be a Savvy Consumer

4 Weeks

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Brief Introduction

Discover how to become a savvy healthcare consumer.

Description

Medicines have eradicated or eased the symptoms of many diseases. This course explores the process, challenges and issues facing consumers when it comes to pharmaceutical products. An overview of drug development and approval with a focus on consumer issues will be presented and discussed in the context of regulations, public welfare, and healthcare providers.

Participants from all backgrounds and interest, including scientists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and the general public, are encouraged to participate.

Knowledge

Understand why drugs cost so much
Know the difference between brand and generic drug products
Discuss the issues related to counterfeit and generic drugs
Understand the issues and considerations of manufacturing pharmaceuticals
Discuss the role of the FDA in regulations and product approvals
Learn how to talk effectively with healthcare professionals and have a greater understanding when reading news stories
Recognize the role of personalized medicine in future therapies
Learn about the potential and impact of personalized medicine

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