Safer medicines

Opioids

Harm is frequently associated with medication and specifically errors with respect to medication. Improvements in prescribing and management of medication could reduce hospital admissions due to adverse drug events. Opioids are amongst the medicines considered to pose the highest risk to patients in New Zealand.

*Year 1+ for pharmacies, Year 3+ for general practices

MODULE TYPE

General Practice Pharmacy Urgent Care

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Year 3