Effective and Safe Prescribing in the Dental Setting (NW221130A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectPrescribing
DescriptionAre you prescribing safely as we recover from the covid pandemic? Come along to our informative webinar that will look at safe prescribing and inform your practice in preparation for CQC inspection.
Additional information

Registration from 12.45pm

You will receive a Microsoft Teams invitation no later than Monday 28th November please check your spam/junk emails.

* Please note this course is fully subsidised by Health Education England, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30.

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeWednesday 30 November 2022, 13:00 to 14:00
LecturerChristine Randall  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours1:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To ensure dentists prescribe medicines effectively to ensure patients receive medicines in a safe and timely way.

Objectives
  • Discuss the legal requirements for prescribing
  • Explain what to include on a prescription (and what is not necessary), duration and expiry
  • Recognising why some prescriptions are sent back by the pharmacist
  • Recall where to find information to check for drug interactions
Learning outcomes

To prescribe effectively, covering

  • Legal requirements
  • Practical tips
  • Safe prescribing, finding information and avoiding drug interactions