A Guide to Drugs and Therapeutics for Dispensers (Asthma and Diabetes)
The course is aimed at all dispensary staff and GP's in order to gain a further understanding of the BNF and the categories studied.
PSUK is delighted to invite you to the training seminar:
A Guide to Drugs and Therapeutics for Dispensers (Asthma and Diabetes) with Richard Hiles
The course is aimed at all dispensary staff and GP’s in order to gain further understanding of the BNF and categories, including asthma and diabetes. It will also aid practices in understanding the Appendix 1 Interactions aiding improved knowledge of patient care and the variations of drug cost in each BNF, alongside dealing with DRUMS/QOF.
PSUK Members free of charge
A charge of £37.50 + VAT for members will be charged in the event of non-attendance and failure to notify PSUK 24 hours in advance of the event
PSUK Non-Members £75 + VAT
The charge of £75 + VAT will be charged in the event of non-attendance and failure to notify PSUK 24 hours in advance of the event
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10.00 Registration
10.30 What is the BNF
- Categories to be studied
- Using Appendix 1: Interactions
- Variations of drug cost in each BNF group
- Drum/QOF/interactions
11.45 Coffee
12.00 What Dispensers Need to Know about Diabetes
13.00 Refreshments
13.45 The Medicines Management of the Diabetes Patient
- Basic pharmacology of commonly used medicines
14.30 Coffee
14.45 What Dispensers Need to Know about Asthma
The Medicines Management of the Asthma Patient
- Basic pharmacology of commonly used medicines
16.00 Close
The following is a list of the available dates for this educational training day. You can book for these by going to the 'Book your Place'on the lefthand side column



