Medicines Use Review (MUR) Accreditation

Medicines use review (MUR) aims to make the best use of the skills of pharmacists and to provide patients with access to pharmacists’ expertise in order to address their specific  medication needs. The Welsh Assembly Government and the Department of  Health (DoH) have stipulated that pharmacists must first gain accreditation from a Higher  Education Institution (HEI) and have published competencies for the assessment of  pharmacists wishing to provide MUR services. The Welsh School of Pharmacy (WSP) and  WCPPE at Cardiff University have developed an educational and assessment programme for  pharmacists to prepare them for MUR.   

Overview of Assessment

The Cardiff University assessment tests both the theory and practice aspects of MUR via  submission of a structured portfolio of evidence. The first part of the portfolio has been developed to guide candidates through the process of  conducting a MUR to help develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve competency.  This includes the design of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting MUR in the  workplace; completion of a minimum of two MUR cases (provided); a minimum of one MUR  episodes of care (in practice) accompanied by completion of a therapeutic and consultation  skills framework for each case; a reflective account of the learning process to illustrate how  competency for MUR has been achieved. Following this, candidates should feel well prepared  and have a clear understanding of their ‘fitness to practice’ MUR and be ready to complete part  2. This involves completion of two MUR case studies which are provided to candidates in the  portfolio. 

Accreditation

Accreditation is awarded upon satisfactory completion of all aspects of the portfolio.  

Who is eligible?

All pharmacists registered by the RPSGB who wish to practice MUR are eligible for  registration for the Cardiff University assessment. 

Cost

The fee for registration for the assessment is £70. Cheques made payable to Cardiff University. Following payment, a portfolio will be sent to the candidate who will be notified of  forthcoming Exam Board dates.  

Affiliations

This assessment has been developed in collaboration with 5 other Schools of Pharmacy  (Universities of Brighton, East Anglia, Hertfordshire, London and Portsmouth). For further information about the assessment contact Miss Debra Roberts, Cardiff University on: 

07971 907537/ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Practice Certificate in  Medicines Use Review (MUR)

Student Comments:

“I now feel confident to do work on projects”

In response to feedback from pharmacists

Cardiff University are running a series of   

One-day MUR training events   

These are designed to help you achieve MUR accreditation.

During the dayyou will complete all the necessary work

required for completion of the Cardiff University

MUR portfolio.     

The next training events will be held on: 

Thursday 15th January and Thursday 5th March 2009 

at WCPPE, 8 North Road, Cardiff at a cost of £170

which includes £70 for the portfolio.  

For further information on the course, and details of future events please  contact Debra Roberts (Tutor)

or Deline Roberts (WCPPE administrator) on 02920 874784 / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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