Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Pharmacoepidemiology
Director / Head:
Prof Joan-Ramon LAPORTE
Institution:
Servei de Farmacología Clinica, Fundacio Institut Catala de Farmacología (FICF)
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Address:
Hospital Vall' d'Hebron Pg Vall d'Hebron, 119-129 - E-08035
E-08035
Town:
Barcelona
Country:
SPAIN
Region:
EURO
Phone:
(34-93) 428 30 29
Fax:
(34-93) 489 41 09
Date of Designation:
05/Oct/1994
Last Redesignation:
27/Apr/2009
Expiry:
27/Apr/2013
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- 1. Promotion & development of multicentre international research in pharmacoepidemiology & drug utilization.
- 2. Support of the DURG_LA network & other national networks in Latin America.
- 3. Management of the e-farmacos discussion list.
- 4. Postgraduate teaching & training in pharmacoepidemiology.
- 5. Promotion of problem-based pharmacotherapy in undergraduate medical education & in continuous medical education.
- 6. Management of drug & therapeutics information for the promotion of rational use of medication.
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Subjects:
- Pharmaceuticals (including essential drugs and medicines)
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Types of activity:
- Research
- Training and education
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WHO organization wide expected result:
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11.1: Formulation and monitoring of comprehensive national policies on access, quality and use of essential medical products and technologies advocated and supported. |
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11.2: International norms, standards and guidelines for the quality, safety, efficacy and cost effective use of medical products and technologies developed and their national and/or regional implementation advocated and supported. |
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11.3: Evidence based policy guidance on promoting scientifically sound and cost-effective use of medical products and technologies by health workers and consumers developed and supported within the Secretariat and regional and national programmes. |
Responsible Officer:
Suzanne Rose HILL
Phone:
(41-22) 791 3528
You can also contact:
LAING Richard Ogilvie
Technical Counterpart:
Kees de Joncheere
Phone:
(45-39) 17 1432
Registry file Ref:
P5/286/18 E19/286/11
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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