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WHODrug introductory course

The aim of this course is to equip pharmacovigilance centres personnel with the knowledge they need to understand the UMC's Drug Dictionary, WHODrug, the types of information it contains and how to access it.
To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
      • Length: 1 hour
      • Target audience: WHO PIDM staff
      • Language: English
      • Award: Yes
      • Course level: Introductory
      • Course type: Self-paced

What you will learn

Introduction to WHODrug

  • Discuss the purpose of using UMC's Drug Dictionary, WHODrug, in pharmacovigilance.
  • Differentiate between the types of products included in WHODrug and those that are not.
  • Identify the details available for each product in WHODrug.
  • List some of the differences between C3 and B3 formats.
  • Explain concepts like active ingredient, synonym, active ingredient variant and trade name.
  • Illustrate the process of validating new entries into WHODrug.
  • Suggest additions for new medicinal products to WHODrug.

Accessing the WHODrug dictionary

  • Explain how regulators and national pharmacovigilance centres can access WHODrug.
  • List tools and services that are available for WHODrug users.
  • Identify the supporting material that is available for WHODrug users

Course statistics

More than 1000 learners have completed the course.
84% found the content of this course very useful for their daily work
70% rated the course as excellent

Questions and answers

How long does it take to complete the course?

It takes about 1 hour to complete this course.

Do I receive an award?

Learners that complete successfully the course, receive a confirmation of completion.

Which course should I take next?

After completing this course, learners from member organisations of the WHO PIDM, can enrol in the WHODrug intermediate course - coding and data retrieval.

Will this course give me academic credit?

No, UMC is not an academic institution.

Where do I reach out if I face any issues or have further questions?

Please contact us here.

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