This module is not currently running in 2025 to 2026.
This module aims to provide the foundation for the Pharmacy Practice modules which span all 4 years of the MPharm programme. Students will be given an introduction to dispensing and the legal and ethical responsibilities of pharmacists, and to the General Pharmaceutical Council. The Module also introduces students to the concept of continuing professional development (CPD) with the formation of a reflective portfolio. The module introduces students to the concept of safe dispensing, accurate dose and dosage calculation and commences preparation for the standards of numeracy expected of pharmacy students by the external regulator.
Lectures (28 hours), Workshops (15 hours), Labs (21 hours), MSCL (100 hours), Seminar (10 hours), Private Study (94 hours), Formal assessment (7 hours)
Numeracy: Seminars (10 hours - mandatory attendance), MSCL (8 hours), Private Study (6 hours), Exam (1 hour)
Coursework (60%), examination (40%)
Appelbe, G.E. & Wingfield, J. (2005) Dale & Appelbe's Pharmacy Law and Ethics, 8th Edition. Pharmaceutical Press
BMJ/RPSGB. (2011) British National Formulary, 62nd Edition. Pharmaceutical Press.
Rees, J. A. & Simth. I., (2006) Pharmaceutical Calculations Workbook. Pharmaceutical Press.
On successful completion of this module, students will have demonstrated:
1. An understanding of the roles and the responsibilities of the General Pharmaceutical Council and a basic knowledge of the legal framework within which a pharmacist works. A26, A27, A32, A33, A36, A37, B38, D69, D70
2. An understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of the pharmacist. A20, A21, A23, A24, A25, A27, A32, A33, A37, B38, B39, D59
3. Practical skills and an ability to dispense prescriptions in a simulated environment including assembly manufacture and dose calculation. A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, B40, B41, B42, B47, C48, C49, C50, C52, C53, C54, C56
4. Knowledge and understanding of the documentary evidence required to be maintained by pharmacists to support their continuing professional development. B46, D62, D63, D65
5. An ability to undertake pharmaceutical calculations without the use of a calculator B39, B40, B41, B44, C54, D60, D61
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