PUBPOL 5110

PUBPOL 5110

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course provides an overview of management and policy issues facing the pharmaceutical industry. The course begins with the US market, which is the largest and most profitable, and then explores the state of the industry in other high-income countries as well as emerging markets and developing nations. We also explore the actions of the pharmaceutical industry in the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Outcomes REF-FA25

  • Describe the objectives and behavior of each of the major stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Assess the benefits and drawbacks of various policies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Take advantage of publicly-available data in a self-directed investigation into a prescription drug.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PUBPOL 3110

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18578 PUBPOL 5110   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Carey, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person