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The latest information for clinical learners and professionals from the team at the British Pharmacological Society Assessment.
Safe prescribing includes reporting side effects #MedSafetyWeek 2026
#MedSafetyWeek runs from 2nd to 8th November 2026, and this year’s theme is “Side effects: don’t ignore them, report them”. The campaign is coordinated by Uppsala Monitoring Centre and is relevant to anyone training to become a prescriber. Knowing how to prescribe safely Prescribing safely includes knowing what to
World Patient Safety Day: Why the Yellow Card Scheme Matters for You as a Future Prescriber
It’s World Patient Safety Day on 17th September, and this year’s theme, set by the World Health Organization, is safe care for long term conditions, under the slogan “Safe care for life”. Conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory illness account for around 74% of deaths worldwide, and
Free eLearning resources from BPS Assessment
If you want to check your knowledge in prescribing and clinical pharmacology, it’s worth remembering that we have a collection of free eLearning resources on the BPS Assessment portal. Covering everything from pharmacovigilance to polypharmacy, they’re there whenever you want to test yourself or brush up on an area, all
Mock PSA exams: 21st to 28th August 2026
If you’re a foundation doctor sitting the PSA on 24th September 2026, we’d encourage you to take part in the mock exams running from 21st to 28th August 2026.
Five PSA resources to help you prepare for your exam
Preparing for the Prescribing Safety Assessment takes time, and tracking down good quality material shouldn’t be part of the workload. To save you the search, we’ve pulled together some free
PSA and Portal FAQs: Your Questions Answered
If you’re preparing to sit the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), you may have some questions about the exam and the BPS Assessment portal resources available to help you prepare. We’ve
How to Approach Your PSA Resit With Confidence
If you didn’t pass the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) on your first try, don’t worry. With the right preparation, you can approach your resit with confidence. This blog will give
Are you concerned about taking the PSA?
When it comes to the Prescribing Safety Assessment, it’s completely understandable to feel some pressure. The PSA is a high‑stakes exam, and for some students it can feel daunting, especially
Quick guide to PSA exam sections
Whether you’re counting down to the next PSA exam on 23rd April or just starting your PSA preparation, understanding the structure of the Prescribing Safety Assessment is key to good
Dark mode is now available on the eLearning portal
We’ve just added dark mode to the BPS Assessment eLearning portal. It is a small change, but if you do a lot of your revision in the evening it should
Prescribing Safety Progress in 2025
As we look forward to another year of supporting learners across the UK and beyond to become confident, safe prescribers, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the BPS Assessment community
What to Do If You’ve Failed Your PSA in 2026
Failing the Prescribing Safety Assessment can feel disheartening. You’ve put in work, sat the exam and not received the results you were hoping for. Feeling worried about what comes next
Sitting the Prescribing Safety Assessment in 2026? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re a UK medical student or foundation doctor, the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) represents an important step in demonstrating your prescribing competence. To help you prepare we’ll walk you