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11/06/2026
☀️ Summer quiz time!
Test your knowledge with our practice question. Swipe across to see if you got the answers right, and check the answer justifications to understand the rationale and required knowledge.
💻 You can find more practice questions on the BPSA learner's portal here https://portal.bpsassessment.com/
03/06/2026
📅 To everyone sitting the PSA tomorrow...
✏️ Stay calm and read each question carefully
📖 Use the BNF effectively
🚩 Flag difficult questions and move on
💊 Trust your clinical judgement
Good luck! 🍀
⏰ 1 week to go until the next PSA sitting.
Before exam day, check you've:
✅ Revisited any question types that were still catching you out
✅ Practised BNF navigation under timed conditions
✅ Sorted the practical stuff – venue, timing, what you need to bring
The BPS Assessment portal is there if you need a final run through, link in our bio
PSAExam
18/05/2026
📚 Didn’t get the result you were hoping for on the PSA?
The next resit is on 4th June and we’ve written a blog covering everything you need to know about resitting the PSA, from understanding where marks were lost to building a smarter revision plan before the next sitting.
📖 https://portal.bpsassessment.com/how-to-approach-your-psa-resit-with-confidence/
How to Approach Your PSA Resit With Confidence If you didn’t pass the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA) on your first try, don’t worry. With the right preparation, you can approach your resit with confidence. This blog will give you some tips to help you get ready for your PSA resit and map out a plan before the next exam. Start by revie
12/05/2026
🆓 There’s more on the BPS Assessment portal than you might think.
Alongside the nine free prep sessions covering every question type, there are free knowledge checks written by UK clinical experts on topics that come up in practice as much as in the exam:
💊 Polypharmacy — managing patients on multiple medications
🦠 Antimicrobial prescribing — safe antibiotic use
📋 Yellow Card reporting — MHRA adverse drug reaction process
👶 Prescribing in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check them out here: https://portal.bpsassessment.com/prescribers-free-resources/
08/05/2026
Preparing for the PSA resit on 4th June?
Don’t forget that on the BPS Assessment portal there are tons of free resources including:
🖥️ Nine prep sessions covering every question type
🧠 Knowledge checks on high yield prescribing topics
📖 Worked examples written by UK clinical experts
All free. All worth using before the exam https://portal.bpsassessment.com/prescribers-free-resources/
⏰ Two days to go until the next PSA sitting.
Before exam day, check you've:
✅ Revisited any question types that were still catching you out
✅ Practised BNF navigation under timed conditions
✅ Sorted the practical stuff – venue, timing, what you need to bring
The BPS Assessment portal is there if you need a final run through: https://portal.bpsassessment.com/
PSAExam
20/04/2026
📋 Are you concerned about taking the PSA?
It's completely normal to feel some pressure, but stress around the PSA is manageable. In our latest blog we share practical tips to help support you before the exam.
Whether you're worried about time pressure, knowing where to focus or just feeling prepared on the day, there are things you can do to feel more confident going in. 💪
Read the blog here https://portal.bpsassessment.com/are-you-concerned-about-taking-the-psa/
16/04/2026
✅ Don't forget. PSA Prep is completely free!
📚 Nine eLearning sessions covering every question style in the PSA, with expert guidance on time management, calculations and navigating the exam format.
It's available now through the portal and designed specifically to help you succeed!
👉 Access PSA Prep: https://portal.bpsassessment.com/portal-shop/psa-exam-prep/
📊 Do you know how the PSA is scored?
Understanding the marking can seriously change how you revise. Some question types carry more weight than others and knowing where the marks are means you can prioritise smarter. 🧠
We've written a blog with a quick guide to PSA sections so you're not going into the exam guessing.
https://portal.bpsassessment.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-psa-exam-sections/