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Better Safer Prescribing

Develop the knowledge and skills of effective therapeutics

This course will deal with the complexity of therapeutics, signposting to specific resources of most benefit for doctor and patient alike. Topics will address the need to reduce unnecessary medication burden, adverse drug reactions and interactions leading to positive outcomes for patients. The modular approach provides a GP friendly and accessible platform with an option to complete the entire course or to choose specific modules during the year. Each module attracts 4 CPD credits and 0.5 day GMS study leave. 

Who is this course suitable for?

All GPs who wish to increase their learning in therapeutics; GPs in training who wish to augment their training in this area of interest

How do I apply?

Participants will have the option to complete the entire course or to choose specific modules during the year.

Course Duration

The course will commence in October 2023 and run until April 2024. Pre reading and other eLearning content will be available online on the 'module opens' dates. Participants are expected to attend the live webinar plus Q&A session per module, which will generally be held at 8pm on a Thursday as per the Live Zoom Session dates. 

Course Director: Dr Lisa Devine
Course Co-ordinator: Education Department, ICGP
Further information: education@icgp.ie
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