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Course overview

Discover the essentials of the Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines and learn how they support better pharmaceutical services.

Course description

Explore how you can become a better pharmacist

This course provides pharmacists with some essential knowledge to provide better pharmaceutical services and professional abilities, related to the World Health Organisation’s Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) recommendations.

You’ll learn the basic preparation of medical products, chemotherapy drugs and ideas to improve pharmacy practice.

What topics will you cover?

  • Introduction to good pharmacy practice
  • Good pharmacy practice in hospital setting
  • Evolution of good pharmacy practice in various regions
  • Preparation of sterile medication
  • Hazardous drug handling
  • Risk management in pharmacy
  • Regulation of national health insurance related to pharmacy

Entry requirements

This course is aimed at learners with a background in pharmaceutical service and especially those practicing pharmacy. It will also be useful for those currently studying pharmacy and related biological sciences, as well as learners with an interest in pharmacy practices across the world.

Learning outcome

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Investigate the regulation of the GPP
  • Describe the basics of GPP
  • Summarise the importance of the GPP
  • Compare the differences of GPP in different regions
  • Explore regulations of various national health insurances

Course options

Course Type: Online
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Course provider

FutureLearn