This course is aimed at non-clinical staff in GP practices that manage the repeat prescribing process.
It covers: Introduction and medication basics; Information sources and prescription requirements; Electronic Prescription Service; Repeat prescribing; Medicines in care homes; Dispensing Appliance Contractors; Hospital discharge information; Formularies, traffic lights, “specials” and prescribing incentive schemes; Self-care and Community pharmacy; Diabetes, asthma and COPD.
Approx time to complete: 4 hours 50 minutes over several sittings
Certificate requirements: Pass all module quizzes, complete case studies and 70% in final assessment.