Introduction to the UK Pharma Industry & Medical Affairs

Explore a career in the UK Pharmaceutical Industry with a deep dive into the vital Medical Affairs department. This course is designed for individuals seeking to understand the function and roles within this key area of the industry. We address critical topics and fill gaps in readily available learning resources.

You'll gain valuable insights into:

• Navigating the UK Pharma Industry: Learn how to identify and align your skills with various departments and roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Medical Affairs Function: Build a comprehensive understanding of the Medical Affairs function, its responsibilities, and its impact.
• Drug Life Cycle Management: Explore the key aspects of Drug Life Cycle Management and its relevance to different departments throughout a drug's journey.
• Pharmaceutical Regulation: Get an introduction to the regulation of drugs and their legal classification within the UK.
• Prescription Promotion: Understand the principles behind promotion activities for prescription-only medicines.
• Commercial Team Tactics: Discover the promotional tools, activities, and tactics used by commercial teams in the pharmaceutical sector.
• UK Pharma Self-Regulation: Learn about the UK Pharmaceutical industry's self-regulation through the ABPI code and PMCPA.
• Non-Promotional Activities: Understand the importance of key non-promotional activities and their role in the industry.
• Medical Affairs & ABPI Code: Gain a clear understanding of the relationship between Medical Affairs and the ABPI code.
• Health Economics & NICE: Explore the basics of Health Economics and Health Technology Appraisals (HTA) with NICE, including agreed access arrangements with the NHS.

Course Structure:

Some modules, particularly those covering Health Economics, are structured to ensure all learners reach a foundational level, regardless of prior experience. Expect a progressive learning approach, starting with basic concepts and building towards more advanced topics. This ensures a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry landscape.