This two-day course offers an overview of Real World Data (RWD) and its applications within the lifecycle of pharmaceutical or medical technology products. The course covers basic principles and practical applications of RWD/RWE, as well as explore regulations, agreements, and real life case studies to understand how RWD/RWE works in practice.

• Real World Evidence through a medicine’s life cycle
• Introduction to the regulatory landscape
• From RWD to RWE – examples
• Nordic data sources – opportunities and challenges. Nordic comparisons of medicine use
• Opportunities with quality registers – practical examples
• Industry and National Quality Registries
• Tools and resources for planning RWE projects including a comprehensive group task