This one day course will explain how medicines are developed, the associated terminology, frameworks and classifications of medicines, and will help delegates to ensure that their role contributes to the safe, efficient, and cost-effective prescribing process.
Objectives
- Understand the terms generic, brand and branded generic and their use
- Recognise the classification of medicines and medicine and prescription terminology and abbreviations
- Recognise the legal aspects of prescribing and understand the prescription journey
- Understand the role of the medicines management team and the practice prescription administrator
- Understand the safety and security of prescriptions, cost of prescriptions
- Gain an overview of reducing drug wastage and synchronising prescriptions
Designed for
Non-clinical staff dealing with prescriptions on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
Duration
One day: two half day sessions over one day or split by a week
Practice Index Training includes
- Our unique process
- Support for managers
- Specialist GP practice trainers
- Customised courses
