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Introduction
The Department of Pharmaceutical Surveillance and Economics at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Debrecen, is dedicated to high-level education and research. Established in 2003 as an independent unit of the Faculty, the Department maintains its own teaching curriculum, research portfolio, and staff structure.
Former and Current Heads of Department
Prof. Dr. György Blaskó (2006–2013)
Dr. Béla E. Tóth (2013–2023)
Prof. Dr. Miklós Imre Vecsernyés (2023–2026)
Dr. László Horváth (2026–present)
Location
In 2024, the Department relocated from its former shared facility at the Nagyerdei Campus Clinical Center Pharmacy to the Faculty’s newly constructed, greenfield building on Rex Ferenc Street. The Department is located on the ground floor of Building A, occupying two faculty offices and one administrative office shared with the Dean's Office.
Mission and Objectives
The primary mission of the Department is to provide a comprehensive overview of the regulatory systems, procedures, and obligations governing pharmacies and the distribution of medicines. We bridge the gap between the economic, clinical, and scientific dimensions of pharmaceutical activities. By integrating theoretical research with the principles of clinical pharmacy, we demonstrate how laboratory and industrial developments directly translate into drug safety, optimal therapeutic outcomes, and enhanced patient care at the bedside.
Key Learning Outcomes for Students
Through our curriculum, pharmacy students gain a deep understanding of:
Clinical Pharmacy & Patient Care: The practical application of pharmaceutical knowledge in clinical settings and in hospital pharmacy, focusing on optimizing drug therapies, minimizing adverse effects, and improving clinical patient outcomes.
Pharmaceutical Organization & Management: The theoretical and practical aspects of managing pharmaceutical operations, including macroeconomic factors and the current legislative landscape of the industrial environment.
Regulatory Frameworks: The operational structures of both national and international pharmaceutical authorities.
Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance: The practical significance of the benefit/risk ratio of medicines, including the crucial role of daily and periodic safety reports in routine healthcare.
Data-Driven Decision Making: How evidence-based clinical and utilization data influence individual and societal healthcare on the user side, and how manufacturer-developer evaluations shape strategic research and development decisions.
Bridging Academia, Industry, and Clinical Practice
The core knowledge provided by our courses spans the entire lifecycle of drug development, marketing, and clinical application. Consequently, our curriculum serves as a foundational pillar closely integrated with industrial research, university laboratories, and healthcare institutions. By connecting coordinated regulatory requirements with clinical insights, our Department ultimately contributes to safer medication practices and maximized patient safety in daily clinical treatments.
Dr. László Horváth
Prof. Dr. Miklós Imre Vecsernyés
dr. Béla Ernő Tóth
Consulting hours:- Thursday: fall semester: 16:30-17:30, spring semester: Monday 15:30-16:30
Apply by email: tothe.bela@pharm.unideb.hu for a consultation and more discussion or book an appointment at the secretary of the department (call Zágonyiné Szabó Henrietta, email: admin associate +36 52 411 717 / 54542).
Henrietta Alexandra Zágonyiné Szabó
