The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has launched its latest edition of Medicines, Ethics and Practice (MEP). At 258 pages, this edition is the largest ever, reflecting a 30% increase in content from the previous edition. Key changes to this year’s edition include:
Expanded prescribing content
The MEP now includes detailed signposting to RPS resources and the full text of RPS competency frameworks and guidance, including:
New patient safety standards
The latest edition incorporates guidance from the new RPS Patient Safety Professional standards, designed to support pharmacists in reporting adverse effects and handling dispensing errors.
Joint position statement by RPS and RCN
In collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the RPS has included updated information and guidance on safely conducting prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration by the same healthcare professional.
Updated information on Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP)
This edition includes updated information on the valproate pregnancy prevention programme, incorporating new legislation and the latest MHRA guidance on full pack dispensing of valproate-containing medicines.
Rakhee Amin, MEP Editor, said: “The MEP continues to support our members and the wider pharmacy profession. The additions of prescribing and patient safety reflect our ongoing commitment to high standards of professional practice.
“We thank everyone who helped build this edition of the MEP, and those who provided expert advice and information during its preparation.”
All Foundation Trainee Members of the RPS will be sent a copy of MEP47 free of charge as part of their membership. Copies of the MEP are £52.50 for members and £70 for non-members.
All currently practising GB-based pharmacists (excluding Student, Retired, or International Members) can request a free physical copy of the MEP be sent to them by completing a quick 4-question form that they can find linked to in the Printed Materials Opt-In section on www.rpharms.com/myRPS.
All members of the RPS – whatever their membership type – can access the digital MEP.
If you have any questions regarding the MEP, please contact our one-to-one support service by mobile via 0333 733 2570 or 0207 572 2737 or email via [email protected].
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