Polypharmacy Action Learning Set Foundation Course Evaluation

Overview

The Polypharmacy Action Learning Set (ALS) Foundation Course was developed by Health Innovation Wessex (HIW) as part of the Health Innovation Network’s (HIN) polypharmacy programme, Getting the Balance Right. The course is designed to enhance the confidence and capability of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with limited experience in polypharmacy management. This evaluation, conducted by the HIW Insight team, assesses the course’s impact on participants, organisational processes, and broader healthcare outcomes. The evaluation took place between August 2024 and March 2025, using a mixed-methods approach to capture participant experiences. The Polypharmacy ALS Foundation course is valuable and serves a diverse group of staff engaged in polypharmacy management whose confidence improved as a result. The evaluation also identified areas for consideration to optimise its impact in the future.