Minimum of a Lower Second Class Honours degree in pharmacy from an institution recognised as registerable by the Pharmaceutical Society of the country of origin. Where the applicant s first language is NOT English, they must provide evidence of competence in English. Background to the Medicines Management programmes Medicines management seeks to maximise health gain by the best use of resources and covers all aspects of use of medicines including prescribing, compliance and concordance. Medicines management is an important part of prevention and treatment of disease. Vast sums of money are spent on medicines every year and a part of this is wasted because sometimes people do not take their medicines correctly either because of insufficient explanation and information, or because they do not realise the importance of taking their medicines in the prescribed regimen.
Pharmacists have a key role in improving patient outcomes through medicines management.
This process involves educating patients, family and carers, achieving compliance, optimising therapy and monitoring treatment.