Core Prescribing Solutions Achieves CPD Accreditation for Mental Health Training

• 15th June 2026
• Clinically reviewed by: Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres

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• CPD Certification – Quick Facts
• Supporting safer mental health medication reviews
• Building a growing accredited training portfolio
• Developed to support real-world primary care practice
• Recognising the team behind the programme

Core Prescribing Solutions has achieved CPD certification for its Mental Health Medication Review Training Course, making it the second course within its training portfolio to receive accreditation from The CPD Certification Service.

The certification follows the recent accreditation of the Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course and reflects the organisation’s continued investment in developing high-quality clinical education for pharmacy professionals working across primary care.

CPD Certification – Quick Facts

Item	Details
Course	Mental Health Medication Review Training Course
Provider	Core Prescribing Solutions (Accredited Provider)
Certification Body	The CPD Certification Service
Clinical Focus	Mental Health Medication Reviews covering Depression, Anxiety, Severe Mental Illness, Shared Care Prescribing, prescribing safety and medicines optimisation
Purpose	Professional development for primary care pharmacy teams

Supporting safer mental health medication reviews

Mental health conditions are among the most common health concerns managed within primary care. As demand for mental health services continues to grow, ensuring clinicians have the knowledge and confidence to support patients receiving mental health medicines is increasingly important.

Medication reviews provide an opportunity to assess treatment effectiveness, identify potential safety concerns, review adherence, and ensure medicines remain aligned with current clinical guidance. They also support shared decision-making and help identify opportunities for medicines optimisation where appropriate.

Mental health should not be viewed separately from physical health. Patients living with long-term conditions such as heart failure, diabetes, COPD, and cardiovascular disease often experience challenges with their mental wellbeing, while a new diagnosis can have a significant emotional impact. Developing greater awareness of mental health within primary care supports more holistic patient reviews, helps reduce stigma, and enables clinicians to identify opportunities for additional support when needed.

The Mental Health Medication Review Training Course has been developed to strengthen understanding of these areas and support clinicians working across Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices.

Building a growing accredited training portfolio

The certification represents another milestone for Core Prescribing Solutions’ Training and Development Team, following the successful accreditation of its Cardiovascular Disease Medication Review Training Course earlier this year.

By achieving accreditation across multiple clinical topics, Core Prescribing Solutions continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting the ongoing development of pharmacy professionals working in primary care.

Expert insight from Adeem Azhar, qualified Clinical Pharmacist and CEO

“Mental health medication reviews provide an important opportunity to improve patient care, support treatment effectiveness, and identify potential safety concerns. By investing in structured training, we can help clinicians build the confidence and expertise needed to deliver meaningful interventions that make a real difference to patients.”

Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer – Core Prescribing Solutions
Qualified Clinical Pharmacist

Developed to support real-world primary care practice

The Mental Health Medication Review Training Course has been developed to reflect the realities of modern primary care and the growing role pharmacy professionals play in supporting patients with mental health conditions.

The programme covers a broad range of topics designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, support safe prescribing, and improve confidence when undertaking mental health medication reviews.

Areas covered include:

• Understanding depression and the use of PHQ-9 assessment tools
• Understanding anxiety and the use of GAD-7 assessment tools
• Severe Mental Illness (SMI) reviews and monitoring requirements
• Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements relevant to mental health reviews
• Shared Care Agreements and prescribing responsibilities
• Safe switching, weaning, restarting, and optimisation of medicines
• Reviewing and supporting patients during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• MHRA safety alerts relating to commonly prescribed mental health medicines
• Medicines optimisation opportunities and prescribing safety considerations
• Case-based learning and practical medication review scenarios

The content combines evidence-based learning with practical case studies, helping clinicians apply their knowledge in day-to-day primary care settings.

Recognising the team behind the programme

Achieving CPD certification reflects the significant work undertaken by the Core Prescribing Solutions Training and Development Team.

Developing accredited clinical education requires robust educational design, evidence-based content, and a strong understanding of the challenges facing healthcare professionals working within primary care. The certification provides independent recognition that the course meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.

“We are delighted to achieve accreditation for a second course. This milestone reflects the dedication of our training team and our commitment to supporting the ongoing development of pharmacy professionals. We look forward to continuing to expand our accredited training portfolio across additional clinical areas in the future.”

Stacey Middlemass, Co-Head of Training and Development – Core Prescribing Solutions

Looking Ahead

The Mental Health Medication Review Training Course represents the latest step in Core Prescribing Solutions’ commitment to supporting the development of pharmacy professionals working across primary care.

As healthcare services continue to evolve, the need for accessible, high-quality clinical education remains essential. Through ongoing investment in training and professional development, Core Prescribing Solutions aims to help equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

The organisation plans to continue expanding its accredited training portfolio, supporting pharmacy professionals across a wider range of clinical specialisms and service areas.