{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin (Summer Repeat)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/17f7c8ae\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1978,"description":"Participants:\n- Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan, GP in Cork; Medical Director of the Irish College of GPs\n- Dr. John Maher, GP (Host)\nSummary:\nDr. John Maher is joined by Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan to discuss safe prescribing of isotretinoin in primary care, for management of severe acne.\nDiarmuid, a GP with over two decades of experience in practice and a special interest in Dermatology, has been prescribing isotretinoin in primary care for patients with severe acne, for over a decade.  \n\nDiarmuid introduces the forthcoming Irish College of GPs module “Safe Prescribing of Isotretinoin in Primary Care”,  as part of the Irish College of GPs' Dermatology in Practice Certificate, with registration for the module opening on 3 February 2026. \n\nLike the other modules in the certificate programme, clinicians may opt to complete the isotretinoin module “standalone”.  The module attracts 4 Accredited CE credits and 0.5 day GMS study leave.\n \nTopics discussed in today’s episode include:\n·      The value and importance of timely isotretinoin prescribing for suitable patient cohorts;\n·      the four key clinical competencies that underpin safe management of people with acne using isotretinoin, as identified by Diarmuid in a scoping review authored by him, and published in the British Journal of General Practice in September 2025;\n·      Details of the Irish College of GPs' Dermatology in Practice Certificate - Isotretinoin Module;\n·      Practice resource considerations for those thinking of prescribing isotretinoin in their practice;\n·      Recommendations regarding useful dermatology resources for primary care.\n\nLinks:\n·      Irish College of GPs Dermatology in Practice Certificate - Isotretinoin Module\n·      Competencies and clinical guidelines for managing acne with isotretinoin in general practice: a scoping review - BJGP, Sep 2025\n·      Antibioticprescribing.ie – Acne Section\n·      Primary Care Dermatology Society Ireland\n·      Primary Care Surgical Association Ireland\nDisclaimer...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}