Non Medical Prescribing Update 2026 eLearning

Effective medication monitoring is essential to ensure medicines remain safe, effective, and appropriate for patients throughout their treatment journey. This practical session will explore the key principles of medication monitoring in primary care, including laboratory monitoring, therapeutic drug monitoring, identifying adverse effects, managing high-risk medicines, and supporting patients with long-term conditions. Through case-based discussions, participants will gain confidence in recognising when monitoring is required, interpreting results, and taking appropriate clinical action.

Diabetes management continues to evolve rapidly, with new therapies, updated guidelines, and an increasing focus on personalised, patient-centred care. This practical prescribing update will provide healthcare professionals with the latest evidence-based approaches to managing type 2 diabetes in primary care. The session will explore current NICE guidance, the safe and effective use of glucose-lowering therapies, cardiovascular and renal protection strategies, medication optimisation, and common prescribing challenges encountered in everyday practice.

Through case-based discussions and practical examples, participants will gain confidence in selecting, initiating, monitoring, and reviewing diabetes treatments to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.

Lecturer : Susan Mcllwaine

Susan is an experienced clinician and educator specialising in primary care, long-term conditions and women’s health. She has extensive experience as a general practice nurse, with a leadership focus on cardiometabolic health and a particular interest in type 2 diabetes. An independent prescriber and diplomate of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, she is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Driven by a commitment to excellence in clinical care, Susan is passionate about supporting others to build their skills and confidence through practical, relevant learning that can be applied immediately in practice. Her clinical work remains at the heart of her professional role, and her teaching is firmly rooted in current practice, with a clear understanding of the real-world challenges faced by healthcare

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This session will provide an update on the latest evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and managing common sexual health conditions in primary care.

This is a recorded podcast with Dr Hayley Jenkins exploring the latest updates in Emergency Contraception

The Transfer of Care session highlights the critical role of accurate and timely communication when patients transition between healthcare settings. From hospital discharges to outpatient appointments and cross-sector referrals, this session focuses on recognising, coding, and escalating both clinical and non-clinical information effectively. It also covers delegation of responsibilities, clinical coding best practices, and safeguards to ensure continuity and safety in patient care.

Designed for healthcare professionals in general practice and primary care, the session includes interactive case studies to reinforce learning.

This session provides a comprehensive update on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of vitamin B12 deficiency in adults. Learners will explore the physiological role of vitamin B12, recognise signs and symptoms of deficiency, and understand the differences between dietary and malabsorptive causes. The session covers clinical decision-making based on B12 levels, the use of Intrinsic Factor Antibody (IFAB) testing, appropriate routes of replacement (oral vs IM), and when to seek specialist advice. Key considerations for high-risk populations, including vegans, patients on metformin, and those with gastrointestinal surgery, are discussed. Case studies are used to highlight diagnostic challenges, neurological red flags, and patient-centred treatment strategies.