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How to Set Up an EPMA System: A Complete Practical Guide

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Setting up an Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system is a complex, multi-disciplinary process that can shape the success of digital transformation in healthcare. This comprehensive training program guides you through every key stage, from the early planning phases to full go-live and optimisation. You will learn how to build a medicines catalogue, design clinical workflows, configure clinical and operational settings, set up role-based access controls, and ensure safe prescribing through clinical decision support. We also cover the practicalities of recording dose administration, linking supply requests to pharmacy services, and integrating your EPMA with other key clinical systems such as EPRs, PAS, pharmacy stock systems, and BI reporting tools. The course is designed for pharmacy, nursing, medical, digital, and informatics professionals involved in setting up or optimising EPMA systems, whether you’re new to EPMA or want to deepen your expertise. By the end of the program, you will understand how to lead or support a safe, efficient, and sustainable EPMA implementation, avoiding common pitfalls and delivering maximum clinical value. Topics include: - Building Medication Catalogues - Workflows - Configuration - Clinical Governance - User Acceptance Testing (UAT) - Training Strategies - Go-live Support Planning - Post-implementation Review - And more... Whether your organisation is introducing EPMA for the first time, upgrading systems, or planning a major change like switching from dose-based to product-based prescribing, this program offers practical, actionable advice at every step. Take control of your EPMA setup and set the foundation for safer, smarter medication management across your organisation.

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