PHRM 671 - Drug Information and Informatics

Prerequisites, PHRM 501, PHRM 511, PHRM 531, PHRM 592, PHRM 622, PHRM 622L, PHRM 631, PHRM 641, doctor of pharmacy major. This course explores the fundamental aspects of drug information. Through a series of pre-class assignments and in-class lectures and exercises, this course will introduce students to basic drug information skills, evidence based medicine, and provide practical experience in retrieving medical literature and providing responses to drug information inquiries. Emphasis is placed on systematic search strategies, types of drug information available, the ability to formulate an effective response and recommendation by using a structured approach, and the delivery of information to other health care professionals. (Offered every year.) 2 credits