British Oncology Pharmacy Association produces competencies for verifying cancer drug prescriptions
29 July 2010
A document detailing 12 competencies for clinical pharmacy verification of oncology prescriptions has been produced by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association.
The competencies, due to be published on the BOPA website, include:
• Demonstrating a basic understanding of common cancer terminology
• Demonstrating knowledge of systemic therapy dose calculations
• Demonstrating an understanding of the complications of cancer treatment
