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First prescriptions for epilepsy

This CPD module aims to help the pharmacy team deal with first prescriptions for epilepsy.

Training Matters , 19 Jun 2022 clock 15 Min Module

First prescriptions for epilepsy clock 15 Min

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In CPD

Learning objectives

After completing this module, pharmacy technicians will be able to:

  • Identify the three main anti-seizure medicines (ASMs)
  • Recognise the side-effects caused by ASMs 
  • Signpost patients to useful resources. 

Contributing author: Trudy Thomas, epilepsy specialist pharmacist, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway CCG, senior lecturer Medway School of Pharmacy.

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