HONR 143: The Pharmaceutical Industry

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No College Designated
Credits 2
How are drugs discovered? How are their safeties determined? How much does it cost? Who pays for it? Why do medicines cost so much? Why is health insurance so expensive and how does it impact our access to care? Have you ever asked yourself such questions? All these questions and more will be answered as we discuss the pharmaceutical and health care industry. The good, the bad, and the ugly of this necessary industry, including drug advertising and the recent political impacts on the industry will be covered. No prior experience in a science class is necessary.
Prerequisites
Be in the Honors Program