Course Overview

The Medicines Act 1968 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, with extra guidance from organisations like the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPharms) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), govern medicines management in the UK.

The process for handling medicines includes ordering, receiving, storing, prescribing, administering, recording, and disposal.

It is vital to know that mistakes can happen at any point in this process and must always be managed and reported correctly. Additionally, you must know how to find and use emergency medicines.