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PHARM 155Introduction to Drug Information Fundamentals

Units
0.25
Faculty
Science
Subject
Pharmacy

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides students with basic skills in retrieving and assessing drug information and medical literature. The foundation acquired in this course will be used throughout the Integrated Patient Focused Care series in critically appraising literature to support an evidence-based patient care model.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions PHARM 155, September 2022 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2022

Any school/general advice for an incoming Waterloo School of Pharmacy student? 6 points, 10 comments

“Hey everyone! For anyone who is currently in/graduated from the Waterloo School of Pharmacy, do you have any advice for an incoming student (who's starting in January)? …”

u/Open-Bluebird7639: “… This helped me a bit with taking Pharm 155 where the course touched slightly on research methods and stats. - remember that the admissions team chose you bc they believed that you can handle the program and graduate to become a pharmacist. Don't let imposter syndrome get to you. …”

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