Course Overview

Pharmacoepidemiology is the study of the use and effects of drugs in large numbers of people. It provides a bridge between clinical pharmacology and epidemiology. The increasing demand for real-world evidence of the safety, efficacy and utility of medicinal products has focused greater attention on pharmacoepidemiological research. This module will help those who plan and conduct such research, and analyse and report the findings, to follow good practice.

Learning objectives

On completion of this module, you should be able to follow good practice in:

1. Planning pharmacoepidemiological research.
2. Collecting data in such research.
3. Analysing data from pharmacoepidemiological studies.
4. Interpreting and communicating the results of such studies.