Prepare to Prescribe
Welcome to our dedicated web page for learning prescribers who are approaching the PSA exam either as medical students, FY1/FY2, resident doctors, or doctors moving to the UK.
Here you’ll find our top resources to help you pass the PSA exam, as well as our recommended resources to help you become a better prescriber.
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PSA Prep
Get ahead with PSA Prep, our collection of FREE eLearning sessions for medical students preparing to sit the Prescribing Safety Assessment.
Written and reviewed by a team of UK experts, the 9 eLearning sessions in PSA Prep provide you with a detailed outline of each of the question styles found in the Prescribing Safety Assessment. Each session addresses areas of the exam commonly found difficult among candidates, such as dealing with the time pressure, calculations, the exam format and identifying the key points in clinical scenarios.
Prescribing Practice Papers
Our 3 Prescribing Practice Papers are specifically designed for medical students preparing for their final year Prescribing Exams. You’ll find 120 questions split across 3 Practice Papers, including one 2-hour practice exam. All 3 papers are written by UK experts and aligned to the British National Formulary. With in-depth feedback on every question and unlimited attempts on each paper, our Prescribing Practice Papers will give you the best possible chance of success in your Prescribing Exams.
Practice Paper 1 (30 items)
Practice Paper 2 (30 items)
Practice Assessment Bundle – All 3 Papers
Useful Links
BPS Membership
BPS membership gives you access to exclusive benefits that will help you throughout your studies and career. You will also be part of a friendly and diverse network of students and professionals based around the world.
UK Foundation Programme Online (UKFPO)
The UKFPO facilitates the operation and continuing development of the Foundation Programme. Find information about how to apply to the 2-year Foundation Programme and Stand-alone Programme, as well as FP curriculum guidance.
Medicines Complete
Trusted evidence-based guidance to support confident decisions on the safe and effective use of medicines. MedicinesComplete makes it easy for health professionals to access essential medicines information at the point of need.
BNF – UK only
Key information on the selection, prescribing, dispensing and administration of medicines. Find treatment summaries, check for drug interactions, and view detailed information on drug uses, doses, side effects and more.