INQ-177 | Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

Topic Description:

Is the FDA broken, and if so, what should we do about it? This course explores the drug approval process in the United States and uses case studies to illustrate how the process works (or doesn’t work) for various drugs. Drug safety, politics, economics, and ethical issues will be discussed. Background in chemistry and/or biology will be helpful but not required.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: November 2008