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3.03 | PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING - Gabapentinoids

 

MODULE NAME:Gabapentinoids
MODULE CODE:L3.3 - 4
COURSE NAME:PRESCRIBER AND DISPENSER TRAINING
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 3 - AOD Treatment Specific Practice
TARGET AUDIENCE:All prescribers and dispensers.
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:This module will provide health practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the gabapentinoids (pregabalin and gabapentin), their evidence in practice, and some pragmatic approaches to improve the quality use of these agents.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to: 

  • Summarise the evidence for gabapentinoids across various pain conditions.
  • Summarise the evidence for off-label use of gabapentinoids.
  • Apply pharmaceutical knowledge and rational prescribing principles to ensure safe prescribing of gabapentinoids.
  • Apply pharmaceutical knowledge and rational prescribing principles to ensure safe cessation of gabapentinoids.
  • Demonstrate appropriate management of patients prescribed gabapentinoids including monitoring for adverse effects.
LENGTH:1 hour
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:Available here
LAST UPDATED:February 2023