This training course has been commissioned by Suffolk & North East Essex CCGs and will be provided free of charge to practices within these CCG localities only
This half day session will be delivered ONLINE using Microsoft Teams
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PLEASE USE A LAPTOP WITH A CAMERA & MICROPHONE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE
As a prescription clerk, you will be supporting the clinicians in the management of prescriptions, to ensure the safe prescribing of medicines, re-authorising repeat prescriptions. management of repeat prescriptions, and co-ordinate medication reviews or changes. Your responsibility will be to delivering an efficient prescription service and ensuring service targets are met and errors are minimised. This course will assist with developing your Role as a Prescription Clerk, it will be system specific covering the following areas
- Electronic prescribing (EPS)
- Acute or Repeat Prescribing
- Branded and Generic Medication
- Using the tools available (BNF, Mims, clinical system)
- Drug Groups Ensure safe practice
- Terminology and Abbreviations
- Safe systems and policies