Have you completed the first four modules in this series about learning disabilities?
Part one: Learning disabilities in context
Part two: Communication and consultation skills
Part three: Learning disabilities and physical health
Part four: Behaviour that challenges.

CPD activity

Before you start reading this article, think about:

• What do I want to learn?
• What will I gain from this learning?
• What will my employer gain?
• What difference will it make to people who use my services?

Medicines optimisation involves understanding the person’s experience, using an evidence-based choice of medicines, ensuring that medicines use is as safe as possible, and doing this routinely within your practice.

The key components of medicines optimisation are summarised in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s model in Figure 1.