Medicines Management Skills
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
This course is designed for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants working in ward-based or clinical settings to assess patients' own medications and manage further supplies. The use of patients' own drugs (PODs) is common in UK healthcare organisations. It has been shown to reduce medication waste, lower drug costs, and assist in transferring patients between care settings.
Key highlights
- Designed for pharmacy technicians and assistants in ward-based settings
- Covers assessing patients' own medications in clinical settings
- Develops skills in managing further medicine supplies for patients
- Focuses on patients' own drugs, common across UK healthcare
- Supports reducing medication waste and lowering drug costs
- Helps smooth patient transfers between care settings
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medicines Management Technician
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Ward-Based Pharmacy Technician
- Medicines Optimisation Technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £280
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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