Dispensing Course

Uncover the valuable insights that will help you navigate the complexities of veterinary dispensing with BSAVA’s comprehensive online Dispensing Course.

Whether you’re a practice owner, vet, vet nurse or technician involved with the dispensary, discover the tools and knowledge needed to manage dispensaries effectively and safely, ensuring you meet both legal and professional standards. Delivered online so you can study flexibly, the course covers:

Ensuring compliance with up-to-date medicine regulations
Handling controlled drugs
Understanding inspections
Managing medicine waste

This course is aligned with the RCVS Practice Standards for veterinary hospital pharmacy courses and is AMTRA accredited, offering 41 AMTRA CPD points and 8 hours CPD.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your space. For more information and to sign up, please visit our registration page.

Course content

Delivered entirely online, the course consists of a series of pre-recorded video lectures and supporting notes. The content is released over four weeks, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace within the allotted time.

To conclude the course, there is a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to discuss the content, ask questions and explore relevant challenges you might face in your role.

Week 1: Monday 7th April

Legislation with Iwan Rees
Controlled Drugs with Pam Mosedale

Week 2: Monday 14th April

Inspections, Enforcement & Reporting with Iwan Rees
Why We Have a Cascade and How to Stay on Top of It with Donal Murphy

Week 3: Monday 21st April

Running the Dispensary & PSS with Pam Mosedale
Veterinary Medicines and Consent with Michael Stanford

Week 4: Monday 28th April

Quality Improvement (QI) in the Dispensary with Pam Mosedale
Pharmacy Mishaps with Michael Stanford

Live Q&A Session

Thursday 8th May @ 10:00 AM (Zoom)

Everything you need to know

When does the course start?

Courses run twice a year, once in Spring and once in Autumn. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your place on the next course.

How long does it take?

The content will be released over four weeks, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace within the allotted time. The course concludes with a 2 hour live Q&A session hosted online, and attendance at this session is required to gain your CPD hours and AMTRA points.

How much does the course cost?

How much does the course cost?
The course fees are £175.00 (Inc. VAT) for BSAVA Members, or £260.00 (Inc. VAT) for non-Members.

What's included?

Your course fees include access to the pre-recorded content and supporting notes, and BSAVA Members will also have access to these recordings after the course is complete. You’ll also be supported by a dedicated course tutor with support through the discussion forums and via email on courses@bsava.com available to tackle any questions or challenges that arise as you work through the course content.

A BSAVA staff member will also be hosting the live Q&A session and assistance can be provided through the Zoom chat platform or again via the courses@bsava.com email address.

Am I eligible to apply?

This course is designed for veterinary professionals who are deemed as responsible for the dispensary so receptionists, Animal care assistances and SQPs.

How to apply