Valuing Medicines: Drug Pricing & Healthcare Decisions
Program Overview
An interdisciplinary field-based course examining how health systems determine the value of medicines through health economic evaluation, pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement, and healthcare decision-making, drawing on real-world examples and field experiences in Greece.
Drug pricing and pharmaceutical reimbursement have become one of the defining public health challenges of our time. As health systems across Europe and beyond face mounting pressure to allocate limited resources, the question of how to measure the value of a medicine , and who decides, has never been more urgent.
Greece offers a uniquely compelling case study: a country that navigated a severe healthcare austerity crisis, restructured its pharmaceutical reimbursement system, and continues to grapple with the tensions between innovation, access, and sustainability. This course places students inside that story.
Developed and delivered by the Hellenic Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (HCISR) in Greece, the program provides U.S. academic credit through Arcadia University, which serves as the School of Record.
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Quick Details
- Summer
- Economics
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Public Health
- American
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
Fields & Subjects
- Economics
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Public Health
Available Terms / Availability
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- University 5th Year or More
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
- Deposit
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $4,000
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
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Who is this program designed for?
The program is designed for undergraduate students interested in health economics, public health, pharmacy, medicine, healthcare management, public policy, global health, and related fields.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes. Participants can earn 3 U.S. academic credits through Arcadia University, which serves as the School of Record.
Do I need previous experience in health economics?
No. There are no formal prerequisites. Basic familiarity with statistics, economics, or public health concepts may be helpful, but it is not required.
Does the program include practical learning?
Yes. The course combines faculty-led seminars, applied health data workshops, economic evaluation exercises, case-based learning, guest lectures, and a supervised academic visit to a pharmaceutical or health policy organization.
What will students learn to do?
Students will learn how to interpret clinical, epidemiological, and economic evidence and apply concepts such as cost-effectiveness, QALYs, pricing, reimbursement, and budget impact to healthcare decision-making, culminating in an evidence-based Policy Brief.
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