Global Pharma Industry Guide

Learn about the pharma industry quickly - current trends, medicines, healthcare, pharmacy markets & major developments

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Learn essential facts about medicines and the structure of the pharmaceutical industry around the world
- Answer questions about the industry today and the major developments
- Explain where are the major markets and who are the major players

What you'll learn

Learn essential facts about medicines and the structure of the pharmaceutical industry around the world
Answer questions about the industry today and the major developments
Explain where are the major markets and who are the major players
Explain which drugs are the most successful
Explain which disease areas are of greatest interest
Discover how the industry has evolved and how the industry is adapting

* Requirements

* An interest and a willingness to start building your knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
* No prior pharmaceutical knowledge is required

Description

Are you interested in the pharma industry? Would you like to talk confidently about pharmaceuticals and healthcare?

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most dynamic and exciting professions in the world. It can be hugely rewarding professionally, personally and financially! There are tremendous opportunities for those that are able to develop their expertise and work closely with the pharma industry.

By the end of this course you will be able to talk confidently about the pharmaceutical industry during a presentation, in an interview, with co-workers, with customers or in general conversation with friends.

Phil Yates has been working with the global pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. He is an Associate Member of the Healthcare Communications Association, an Advisory Board Member of AllaboutMedicalSales and an author on training matters for Pharmafocus and Pf magazines and a judge for the Pf Awards. 

This concise and enjoyable course helps you learn quickly and easily.

After taking this course you will:

  • Be able to explain the structure and function of the global pharmaceutical industry
  • Be aware of the key players within the industry
  • Know which disease areas are of greatest interest to the industry
  • Know which medicines have been the most successful of all time
  • Appreciate how the industry has evolved and how it is adapting to the many issues it faces


The course also includes quiz questions along the way to help you to build your industry knowledge in a fun way.

Build your understanding of how the pharmaceutical industry works with this easy-to-follow course explaining the facts you need to know.

Let’s get started!

Who this course is for:

  • An ideal course for newcomers or anyone interested in the industry looking to enhance their pharma knowledge
  • Those looking to talk confidently and become better prepared for working with the pharmaceutical industry
  • Students, Professionals, Businesses, Patients, Carers and anyone looking to build their expertise in the pharma industry

Course content

8 sections • 21 lectures

What to expect Preview 01:17

Where do medicines come from? Preview 04:28

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What's happening in Pharma markets? Preview 04:15

How do regions differ? Preview 03:15

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Which are the largest healthcare companies? Preview 02:24

How are companies leading? Preview 02:23

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Why are biopharmaceuticals significant? Preview 01:13

What is a biopharmaceutical specifically? Preview 03:20

What comes after biologics? Preview 04:03

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Which are the most successful drugs and which have had the biggest impact? Preview 05:48

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What are the therapy areas of greatest interest? Preview 03:31

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How is the Pharma industry adapting? Preview 03:15

What does the future hold? Preview 02:05

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Course completion Preview 01:01

Congratulations on completing the course!