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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Primary Care: Evidence, Prescribing & Patient Selection

A CPD-accredited webinar for UK primary care prescribers

Wednesday 18 June 2025
19:00 GMT · 60 min
Dr Sarah Mitchell, MBBS MRCGP
1 CPD point · Certificate sent after session

About This Webinar

This free webinar provides a comprehensive update on GLP-1 receptor agonists, covering the latest clinical evidence, NICE guidance, and practical prescribing considerations for primary care. Our expert speaker will guide you through patient selection, monitoring, and managing side effects, with time for Q&A.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the latest NICE guidance on GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes
  • Apply evidence-based prescribing principles for weight management in primary care
  • Identify appropriate patient selection criteria for GLP-1 therapies
  • Discuss monitoring requirements and managing common side effects
  • Recognise when to refer patients to specialist services

Programme

19:00Welcome and introduction
19:05Overview of GLP-1 receptor agonists: mechanism and evidence base
19:20NICE guidance update: indications, patient selection, and prescribing criteria
19:35Practical prescribing: initiating therapy, dose titration, and monitoring
19:45Managing side effects and when to refer
19:55Q&A with the speaker
20:00Close and CPD certificate information

Speaker

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Dr Sarah Mitchell, MBBS MRCGP

Dr Mitchell is a GP partner with a specialist interest in metabolic medicine and diabetes. She has been involved in developing local prescribing guidelines for GLP-1 therapies across her ICB.

Sponsorship Disclosure

This webinar is organised and funded by Medicine Central. The content has been developed independently and is not influenced by any pharmaceutical company.

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