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Am J Pharm Educ ; 81(7): 5909, 2017 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29109557

ABSTRACT

Objective. To examine the extent of financial and faculty resources dedicated to preparing students for NAPLEX and PCOA examinations, and how these investments compare with NAPLEX pass rates. Methods. A 23-item survey was administered to assessment professionals in U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy (C/SOPs). Institutions were compared by type, age, and student cohort size. Institutional differences were explored according to the costs and types of NAPLEX and PCOA preparation provided, if any, and mean NAPLEX pass rates. Results. Of 134 C/SOPs that received the survey invitation, 91 responded. Nearly 80% of these respondents reported providing some form of NAPLEX preparation. Significantly higher 2015 mean NAPLEX pass rates were found in public institutions, schools that do not provide NAPLEX prep, and schools spending less than $10,000 annually on NAPLEX prep. Only 18 schools reported providing PCOA preparation. Conclusion. Investment in NAPLEX and PCOA preparation resources vary widely across C/SOPs but may increase in the next few years, due to dropping NAPLEX pass rates and depending upon how PCOA data are used.


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Costs and Cost Analysis/economics , Education, Pharmacy/economics , Educational Measurement/economics , Licensure, Pharmacy/economics , Schools, Pharmacy/economics , Humans , Motivation , Students, Pharmacy
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Soc Sci Med ; 135: 75-83, 2015 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25957163

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Governments of developing countries can be in a vulnerable position with respect to patent protected drugs supplied by foreign firms, if the technology cannot be licensed or independently developed by local firms. In such instances, one possible solution is to negotiate for a price-drop with the patent holder in lieu of issuing a compulsory license. The present paper develops a game theoretic model of such bargaining and shows that while compulsory licenses do not occur under complete information, they can be issued under incomplete information. The model is tested against real episodes of compulsory licenses to derive policy insight.


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Drug Costs/legislation & jurisprudence , Drug Industry/economics , Drugs, Essential/supply & distribution , Legislation, Drug , Licensure, Pharmacy/legislation & jurisprudence , Developing Countries , Drug Industry/legislation & jurisprudence , Game Theory , Government , Humans , International Cooperation , Licensure, Pharmacy/economics , Public Policy
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