Course Overview

This one-day Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Update course is designed for Primary Care clinicians who hold prescribing qualifications and wish to refresh and strengthen their prescribing practice.

The course provides an evidence-based update on safe prescribing, regulatory changes, and practical prescribing challenges encountered in General Practice. Participants will review key aspects of prescribing governance, explore drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, and update their knowledge of prescribing considerations for specific patient groups.

The programme also addresses antimicrobial stewardship and the safe prescribing of medicines for children and during pregnancy. By revisiting core prescribing frameworks and applying updated guidance, participants will enhance their confidence in delivering safe and effective patient care.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for:

Independent Nurse Prescribers
Pharmacist Prescribers
Allied Health Professional Prescribers
Advanced Clinical Practitioners with prescribing responsibilities

Participants should already hold a recognised prescribing qualification.

What This Course Covers

Prescribing Governance and Regulation

Updates to prescribing legislation and regulations
FP10 prescribing considerations
Maintaining safe prescribing practice in Primary Care

Safe Prescribing Principles

Adverse drug reactions and side effects
Recognising and managing drug interactions
Prescribing decision-making frameworks

Prescribing in Special Populations

Prescribing safely for children
Prescribing considerations during pregnancy

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Current antibiotic prescribing guidance
Responsible prescribing practices
Reducing antimicrobial resistance

Reflection and Professional Development

Reviewing personal prescribing frameworks
Action planning for safe prescribing practice
Accessing prescribing resources and guidance

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply updated prescribing legislation and regulatory guidance
Recognise and manage adverse drug reactions and interactions
Prescribe safely for children and during pregnancy
Apply antimicrobial stewardship principles in prescribing decisions
Strengthen consultation and prescribing frameworks
Reflect on prescribing practice and identify areas for professional development

Course Format

Duration: One full day

Delivery: Virtual (MS Teams)

Format includes:

Structured teaching sessions
Case-based discussion
Interactive clinical scenarios
Reflection and action planning

Certification

Certificate of attendance provided for CPD and revalidation purposes.

Booking

For course dates and booking, please follow the link below.

NMP Update