Statistic challenges in pharmacy education

Abstract

The graduate programs in pharmacy education are designed to prepare students for teaching and research careers in academia, for pharmaceutical industry, for drugs controlling agencies and research institutes. The aim of this presentation is to discuss the necessity of including basic knowledge on statistic techniques in education of students from pharmaceutical faculties. Some practical examples of using statistics in quality control, particularly in validation of analytical procedures, will demonstrate the application of statistics in pharmaceutical analysis. The debate stays open concerning the optimal range of statistical methods, included in education programs. It is intended that the pharmacists after graduation will be capable to apply regulatory guidance documents, to develop statistical thinking within the pharmaceutical industry, to validate analytical procedures. Students are expected to use statistics in all pharmaceutical disciplines including medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics.