The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched an online learning module for healthcare professionals on reducing the side effects of oral anticoagulants. Anticoagulants are vital medicines for treating and preventing blood clots. However, if the patient is not managed correctly their side effects can lead to a small number of people needing hospital treatment. With the right precautions, many of these side effects can be prevented.
Designed for doctors, nurses and pharmacists, the interactive programme takes the learner through key points about these medicines, how to manage the risks and, importantly, how to make sure patients get the most benefit from these medicines. On successful completion of the module, learners will be able to download a certificate to show they have completed the course which has been approved for continuing professional development (CPD) by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK. www.mhra.gov.uk
