Syllabus There are three parts to the programme, each consisting of interactive workbooks.  The workbooks explicitly identify the level of competency to be achieved by encouraging the student to recognise which activities need to be carried out to reach the required level. The accompanying book How Drugs Work: basic pharmacology for healthcare professionals by Hugh McGavock, is included with every programme.   Part One: The Consultation Communicating with Patients Establishing Options Clinical and Pharmaceutical   Part Two: Prescribing Effectively Prescribing Safely Prescribing Professionally Improving Prescribing Practice   Part Three: Prescribing in Context Information in Context The NHS in Context The Team and Individual Context