Provision of health care is a complex undertaking that involves multidisciplinary teams carrying out several interventions to reach the desired health outcomes. Understanding the interrelationship between policy makers and other health stakeholders is vital for efficient delivery of health services, and therefore an introduction to the health system and its relation to pharmacy practice is important. This module will focus on general principles that may apply across most countries but the candidates must be ready to adapt to the specific conditions in their area of practice. It provides the candidates with a broad overview on health systems and medicines policy as well as equipping them with communication skills that are critical for their work.