ECX9710

Pharmaceutical economics

(BUS)

Mr Anthony Harris

6 points + Clayton, distance + 12 hours per week + Second semester (study period 4)

Synopsis: The economics of the pharmaceutical industry including the market for pharmaceuticals and its regulation internationally and in Australia. Principles of economic evaluation of the costs and outcomes of pharmaceutical products, and provides a guide to best practice with particular emphasis on clinical trials and protocol design.

Assessment: Two assignments (each 1500 words): 40% + Presentation at compulsory seminar in Melbourne: 20% + Examination (3 hours): 40%