Eqalis Pharmaceuticals is a RNZCGP Endorsed Provider of continuing education.
RNZCGP CPD Endorsed Provider

CURRENT ONLINE COURSE
Introduction to Prescribing Medical Cannabis
For New Zealand GPs, Specialists and Nurse Practitioners
100% online modular based course
Study anytime, anywhere – monthly enrolments
CME points allocated on successful completion of the course
Cost: $35 for the course
The “Introduction to Prescribing Medical Cannabis” activity has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 6 CME credits for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
Future courses will focus on specific disease conditions and appropriate medical cannabis therapy options. These courses will be co-produced and presented by disease specialists.
Relevance to General Practice
There is a clear need for reliable and relevant medical cannabis information for New Zealand practitioners on when and how to prescribe cannabis and what patient specific considerations need to be addressed. A 2019 survey by Horizon research, published in the July issue of New Zealand Doctor found that only 24% of New Zealand medical practitioners felt well informed about medical cannabis.
Course Presenter
Elizabeth Plant is Chief Medical Officer of Eqalis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Prior to this she has held a number of senior pharmacy roles including independent consulting and Chief Pharmacist of Taranaki DHB for nearly 20 years. She was the President of the NZ Pharmaceutical Society for 5 years (2008-2013) and a ministerial appointment to the NHITB (National Health IT Board) for 8 years (2008-2016). She was a founding and active member of all the New Zealand medication safety committees over the past 20 years and a member of the original PHARMAC Hospital Procurement Advisory Committee (HPAC) serving for 3 years.
She is a registered pharmacist with fellowships awarded from the Pharmaceutical Society and College of Pharmacists. She has an Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters in Health Sciences, both with distinction. She is a trained Quality Health Auditor and very experienced in implementing electronic medication systems with the associated clinical change management.
For enquiries contact: courses@eqalis.co.nz
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