This module will include the following topics:
- General Principles of Medicines Regulation, ICH, GMP, GCP & GLP
- Clinical Trials Regulations – IND, CTA, EU Directives, Ethics & Ethics Committees, Fraud & Misconduct
- Licensing – MAA, Abridged Applications
- Common Technical Document & Overviews
- Updating & Maintaining Licenses
- Product Defects & Recall, Product Discontinuation
- Unlicensed Medicines & Early Access Programmes
- Medicines Regulation in the US & Japan
- Rare diseases regulation
- ATMP Regulations, Medical Devices
- Scientific Advice/Protocol Assistance
- Legal Reclassification (POM to OTC)
- Question practice
By the end of this course, you will:
- further your understanding of key aspects of pharmaceutical medicine and the industry
- gain a focused approach to learning and exam preparation
- develop your confidence to sit the exam
- benefit from a comprehensive range of learning materials that will aid you in your professional development
- gain the knowledge needed to develop and maintain competence, ethics and integrity and the highest professional standards.
Who is this course for?
- anyone who wishes to prepare for the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) exams
- anyone who has taken the DPM exam previously and requires refresher training
- anyone wishing to improve/update their knowledge in a topic or topic area
- anyone requiring the flexibility of a modular training programme
- anyone preferring a guided approach to training and exam preparation
- although the course is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the DPM syllabus, you do not need to be a Pharmaceutical Physician, have a medical degree, be enrolled in PMST or be planning to sit the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine exam in order to attend.
Booking Information
The DPM Training Programme starts on 1 February, and the modules may be bought individually or as a series. You are provided with a license to access the materials contained in the LMS for 24 months from the start of the programme allowing time for revision and review.
Kindly note that this offer remains valid irrespective of when you choose to enrol onto the programme.
Participants may register on Modules 1-6 at any time throughout the duration of the programme, however we strongly recommend following the schedule to allow for adequate preparation ahead of the exams.
Please note, to access this course, you will need a computer and a good internet connection, and some means of making your own revision notes.
The exam preparation modules i.e., modules 7-9, are not offered on demand.
Refund policy
Providing participants have not accessed their programme:
- cancellations up to 1 week before the start date of a module or a revision training course a full refund will be given.
- cancellations between 1 week and the published start date of a module or revision training course will receive a 50% refund.
In addition, in the event of cancellation by FPM a full refund will be given.
Please see full terms of your booking on our Terms and Conditions page.
Live expert led sessions:
Thursday 6 and Thursday 20 February (both 14:00-17:00 UK time)
Price options
Module 1-6 (price per module)
- FPM members: £750
- PMST students: £675
- Non-members: £875
Module 1-6 (bundle price)
- FPM members: £4000
- PMST students: £3625
- Non-members: £4675
Module 7-9 (price per module)
- FPM members: £375
- PMST students: £350
- Non-members: £450
Module 7-9 (bundle price)
- FPM members: £1000
- PMST students: £925
- Non-members: £1175
To see members only rates please login to My FPM and then book.
Kindly note, the exam preparation modules i.e., modules 7-9, are not offered on demand.
CPD Credits
If you attend the live sessions for this programme, you can use them as CPD for your appraisal.
To do so you’ll need to provide:
- evidence (certificate of attendance), and
- reflection, specifically a couple of paragraphs on what you learnt, what effect it will have on your current practice and how it relates to Good Medical Practice.
- if you are registered for PMST on the 2021 Curriculum you may also be able to use learning gained from the programme to support the development of your capabilities in practice.
Upload these into your portfolio and self-allocate your CPD points at 0.25 credits per 15 mins.

Contact:
If you are unable to complete your booking online or you would like to be invoiced, please email
Training@fpm.org.uk