Module code: PHA7049-B
This module aims to provide the students with the opportunity to develop in-depth awareness and understanding of the processes and strategies for the sourcing of medicines and its relevance to the availability of affordable quality medicine. Students will also develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles of operations, supply chain and quality management, from raw materials sourcing through to the customer, including how to design and manage a sustainable supply chain and mitigate risks and emerging challenges within the pharmaceutical supply chain. This module will also examine
Introduction to operations management/service operations management
Introduction to quality management
Fundamental principles of supply chain management
Medicines sourcing and procurement
Medicines management (inbound and internal systems)
Transportation and Distribution Management
Technology and the pharmaceutical supply chain
Risk identification and management
Regulation and corporate and social responsibility
Medicines optimisation
The role of the pharmaceutical supply chain in humanitarian aid
Emerging contemporary issues and responses in the pharmaceutical supply chain