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Independent prescribing

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Education & training

Wales PIPS prescribing skills programme extended until 2028

RPS and HEIW announce three-year extension of learning programme to support pharmacists deliver the Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Enhanced Services

First Independent Prescriber Pathfinder pharmacy goes live with CLEO SOLO

Well Pharmacy in Keighley first Independent Prescriber Pathfinder site to test system which will allow pharmacists to generate prescriptions via EPS.

17 Dec 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

CPE: There must be ‘sufficient’ services and ‘capability’ in commissioning to get best from IPs

“We must think about how we improve the use of independent prescriber skills,” CPE chief executive Janet Morrison said.

07 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Education & training

DPP shortage: Pharmacies may need to withdraw from Oriel, NPA warns

Chances of finding a prescribing supervisor now are ‘slim’ warns NPA.

01 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Education & training

GHP calls for standardised approach to creating DPPs for FTY pharmacists

Designated prescribing practitioners will supervise and mentor trainees starting their foundation year in 2025-26.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical services

Pharmacists air concerns about NHSE's independent prescribing training plans

NHS England says foundation trainees should focus on one clinical area when taking their independent prescribing training from 2025-26.

17 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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