Proceedings of the V International Workshop on Rational Use of Medicines
January 2021
TLDR The workshop promoted better medicine use and health practices through global collaboration.
The V International Workshop on Rational Use of Medicines, organized by the Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Sorocaba, focused on the global concern of rational medicine use and its societal impact. The event aimed to enhance professional practices through the collaboration of researchers, health professionals, and students in improving health policies and services. Key topics included Drug Utilization Research, Health Technology Assessment, and Innovation in Health Technologies. Despite social distancing, the workshop successfully facilitated international collaboration and discussion on deprescribing, interactive teaching, and pharmaceutical care, promoting the development and application of scientific methods for better health outcomes.