
	*Contents*

	Acknowledgements Contents Introduction Aim and Objectives of the NPC Aim Objectives NPC Staff - March 1998 Formal Management & Accountability Framework Programme of Work Information on Medicines MeReC publications MeReC publications in electronic format Information Resource documents The Connect Newsletter New Drugs in Clinical Development bulletins Training and Education Therapeutic workshops Workshop reference sheets Development of an ePACT training package Other training/educational events run during 1997/98 Distance-learning Diploma in Prescribing Sciences Dissemination of Good Practice MeReC Briefing Medicines and the NHS: a guide for directors GP Prescribing Support Supporting the management of CFC-free inhalers into the NHS Information Resource documents Database of health authority initiatives National Conference for Health Authority Advisers: educational sessions NPC sponsored regionally organised events Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Wider NHS application NPC Internet/NHSnet website Electronic format MeReC Bulletins Hospital prescribing information project Development of an ePACT training package Developing a Toolkit of prescribing information for HAs Informing Research and Initiatives Database of health authority initiatives Links to other national bodies/initiatives Links to formal NHS Research & Development (R&D) initiatives Appendix Financial overview Auditor's report Register of interests