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Rational medicines use

Welcome to this first session of Rational Medicines Use (RMU) in which we define the concept and its origins. The session will also help you to understand the reasons underlying irrational use of medicines, and explore the consequences of irrational medicine use for individual patients but more importantly on our health systems. During the session, in addition to watching an introductory video, you will undertake some reading and activities on RMU to prepare for a facilitated online discussion. Refer to your Study Schedule for the timing of this event.

 Session Contents

Session 1 will cover the following topics:

  1. Introducing rational medicines use
  2. Reasons for irrational medicines use
  3. Consequences of irrational medicines use
  4. Why does irrational use of medicines persist?
  5. Session summary
  6. References and further readings
Click below to download the different units of the module guide:

Session 1 Introducing Rational Medicines Use

Session 2 Undertaking a Medicines Use Indicator Study

Session 3 Qualitative Methods

Session 4 Identifying Medicine Use Problems

Session 5 Medicines Use Evaluation

Session 6 – Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship

Session 7 Strategies to Improve Medicine Use Practices

Session 8 Evidence based medicine

Session 9 Value for money

Session 10 Essential Medicine Selection

Session 11 PTC and RMU

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