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Principles and Practice for Medication Adherence Support

18 November 2026

Delivery mode: In person

Waterloo Bridge Wing, Franklin Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, SE1 9NH

Application deadline: 12 November 2026

Course overview

Medication nonadherence is a major challenge across healthcare, affecting patient outcomes, service delivery and costs. This practical, evidence-based course will equip you with the knowledge, tools and techniques to identify adherence challenges and support patients to use medications more effectively.

Course features

Developed and delivered by the Centre for Adherence Research and Education (CARE) at King’s College London, the course combines behavioural science, clinical expertise and real-world case studies to strengthen adherence support in everyday practice. This short course includes:

  • Short pre-workshop online module.

  • Interactive in-person 4-hour workshop led by experienced trainers.

  • Evidence-based tools and practical resources.

  • Bite-sized videos, case studies, practical activities.

Learning outcomes

This course will provide an evidence-based grounding in the extent of nonadherence, patient and clinician factors that contribute to it and strategies to address it.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand key behavioural drivers of medication adherence.

  • Identify patients who may require adherence support.

  • Develop skills in applying relevant behaviour change techniques in routine practice.

For full information and to register your interest: Principles and Practice for Medication Adherence Support | King's College London