PH5426ESSENTIAL DRUGS AND PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACOLOGY

PH5426 – Essential Drugs and Public Health Pharmacology

This course examines the role of pharmaceuticals in public health, focusing on essential medicines policy, drug supply chains, rational drug use, and pharmacovigilance. It covers basic pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions relevant to commonly used public health medications.

Students also explore global and national drug regulations, access to medicines, and strategies to combat counterfeit drugs. The course prepares future health professionals to ensure safe, effective, and equitable drug use in public health programs.