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‘Deskilling’ threat could drive pharmacist prescribers into private sector

Policymakers and regulators need tailored plans to stop IPs 'deskilling' warns report

09 Apr 2026

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Online IP struck off after prescribing modafinil ‘off-label’

GPhC finds Shaeeb Ali 'abandoned fundamental principles of the profession'.

09 Feb 2026

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NHS ‘doesn’t know’ how many DPPs there are

Little clarity on how many have trained as designated prescribing practitioners

08 Jul 2025

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NHSE to fund over 3k IP course places – but no DPP funding available

NHSE announces 3,300 fully funded places on IP courses for 2025-26.

29 May 2025

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Labour’s prescribing service promise ‘not discussed at all’ in contract talks

Labour's prescribing plans still murky despite recent contract announcement

03 Apr 2025

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