At the completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Describe the basic principles and concepts in pharmacology;
2. Describe the pharmacological basis of the drugs used in the management of diseases of different organ systems;
3. Demonstrate skills in evidence-based prescribing;
4. Describe the importance of preventing medication errors in improving patient safety;
5. Describe the policies in medicine management;
6. Describe the pharmacological principles in toxicology;
7. Describe the role of the doctor in preventing misuse of drugs.