If you work through all of the NPCi content within this topic we feel you will achieve the following learning objectives. If you would like to print out this information for inclusion in your CPD file a PDF version is available below.

Learning Objectives:

• Provide a definition of commissioning
• Identify the benefits of commissioning
• Describe the commissioning process and commissioning cycle
• Understand the key elements of practice based commissioning (PBC)
• Explain the role of medicines use, medicines management, and community pharmacy services in the context of commissioning
• List challenges and opportunities for the future of commissioning

Impact Assessment:
Applying the learning from this NPCi topic will make a difference to the way you understand and contribute to commissioning through:

• A better understanding of commissioning
• Increased knowledge of the commissioning process
• Understanding how improved services can be achieved through effective commissioning
• Increased awareness of why and how medicines management services can be commissioned by Practice Based Commissioners (PBCs)

Knowledge & Skills Framework (KSF) Links:
This NPCi topic links to the following dimensions from the NHS KSF and could help to meet learning objectives identified in personal development plans.

Core KSF dimensions:

• 1 - Communication
• 2 - Personal & People Development
• 4 - Service Improvement
• 5 - Quality

Specific Dimensions:

• IK1 - Information Processing
• IK2 - Information Collection and Analysis

General:

• G2 - Development & Innovation
• G5 - Services & Project Management
• G7 - Capacity & Demand Management