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Core Prescribing Solutions Cardiovascular Training Achieves CPD Certification
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CPD training for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is essential for maintaining clinical excellence, and we are pleased to announce that Core Prescribing Solutions has officially become an accredited training provider with The CPD Certification Service. Our first accredited course, the Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course, confirms that our training programme meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). For Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices, this means your clinical pharmacy teams receive structured, high-quality education that directly supports safer prescribing and improved patient outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- CPD certified training: The Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course has been formally reviewed and certified by The CPD Certification Service.
- Supports primary care pharmacy teams: The training helps Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians strengthen their understanding of cardiovascular care.
- Focus on clinical excellence: The course supports safer prescribing decisions and improved management of cardiovascular conditions in primary care.
CPD Certification – Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
| Course | Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course |
| Provider | Core Prescribing Solutions (Accredited Provider) |
| Certification body | The CPD Certification Service |
| Clinical topics | Hypertension, Anticoagulation, Heart Failure, Hyperlipidaemia |
| Purpose | Professional development for Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians |
What is CPD training for Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians?
CPD certified training helps healthcare professionals maintain and develop their knowledge and clinical skills throughout their careers. Continuing Professional Development is a structured process that allows Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to record learning activities that support safe and effective clinical practice.
As defined by The CPD Certification Service: “CPD is an essential, recognised approach to helping individuals, organisations and entire industries to keep skills and knowledge up to date… For individuals, it enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and encourages professionals to maintain consistent levels of high performance.”
When a course is CPD certified, it means the learning objectives, structure, and educational value have been independently reviewed to ensure the training contributes to professional development. For clinicians working in primary care, CPD training often focuses on areas such as medication reviews, medicines optimisation, long-term condition management, and prescribing safety.
Why does cardiovascular medication review training matter in primary care?
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most common long-term conditions managed across GP practices and Primary Care Networks. Structured assessments play an important role in supporting patients with conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease. Clinical assessments for cardiovascular conditions should align with national guidance such as the NICE cardiovascular disease prevention guidance.
Structured clinical pharmacist training helps clinicians assess treatment effectiveness, identify medicines optimisationopportunities, and ensure medicines remain aligned with current clinical guidance. Within many Primary Care Networks, pharmacy teams support these clinical assessments as part of wider clinical work and long-term condition management.
“Structured assessments are one of the most valuable interventions clinical pharmacy teams can deliver in primary care. When clinicians have the right training and support, they are able to identify optimisation opportunities that improve both patient safety and treatment outcomes.”
Adeem Azhar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer – Core Prescribing Solutions
How this benefits our clients and partners
For PCNs, GP practices, and ICBs partnering with Core Prescribing Solutions, this certification provides an additional layer of clinical governance and quality assurance. When you integrate our clinicians into your workforce, you can be confident they are supported by rigorous, CPD-certified clinical pharmacist training.
This commitment to continuous education means our teams arrive equipped with up-to-date clinical knowledge, ready to deliver safe, effective care that meets national standards. It also aids in the retention and development of the pharmacy workforce, ensuring long-term stability for the practices we support.
Core Prescribing Solutions is one of the few organisations supporting primary care that hold CPD accredited status. This is a testament to our commitment to delivering additional value for the clients and communities we serve – not just through the clinicians we place, but through the standards we hold them to and the culture we have built.
Who is the Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course designed for?
This CPD certified training supports Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working in primary care to strengthen their knowledge of cardiovascular medicines and review processes. The course specifically covers hypertension, anticoagulation, heart failure, and hyperlipidaemia to support the upskilling of primary care clinicians. A cardiovascular disease review is usually a clinical activity involving reviewing treatment against NICE guidance, assessing blood pressure, and making therapy optimisation decisions. These responsibilities typically sit with Clinical Pharmacists.
However, Pharmacy Technicians also benefit significantly from this training. In many PCNs, technicians do the technical and preparatory work that enables pharmacists to complete the clinical review, such as checking medication histories and supporting clinical audits. Understanding the role of Clinical Pharmacists in primary care and how technicians support them is vital for effective team integration.
Recognising the team behind the training programme
The CPD certification also recognises the work of the Core Prescribing Solutions Training Team who designed and developed the course. Developing structured clinical pharmacist training requires careful planning, evidence-based content, and a clear understanding of the challenges faced by pharmacy teams working in primary care.
“We are thrilled to share that we have had our first course accredited. This certification reflects the significant work our team has put into designing and delivering high-quality clinical training. We will continue to work on getting further clinical topics accredited to support the upskilling of the pharmacy team.”
Stacey Middlemass, Co-Head of Training and Development – Core Prescribing Solutions
FAQs
Looking for support with your pharmacy workforce?
If your Primary Care Network or GP practice is looking for clinical pharmacist support or assistance with clinical services, Core Prescribing Solutions can help. We are committed to the continuous training and development of our clinicians to ensure the highest standards of care. If you are a clinician looking to advance your expertise, explore our careers page to join our growing team.
