Prescribing safely in pregnancy and gynaecology depends on a sound understanding of how drugs work, which is why pharmacology is a key area of the MRCOG Part 1 exam. Our free MRCOG Part 1 pharmacology revision notes explain the key principles and drugs you need to know in a clear, practical way.

Mapped to the MRCOG Part 1 syllabus, the notes cover pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the effects of pregnancy on drug handling, placental transfer and teratogenicity, drugs in breastfeeding, and the major drug groups used in obstetrics and gynaecology, including uterotonics, tocolytics, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, hormonal treatments and anaesthetic agents. Each topic is linked to the clinical scenarios that commonly appear in single best answer (SBA) questions, such as identifying teratogenic drugs, understanding mechanisms of action and recognising important side effects and interactions.

Whether you're building your pharmacology knowledge or refreshing key facts before the exam, these notes make the subject focused and clinically relevant. They're free to access and designed to work alongside your question practice.

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