Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide safe and effective medication therapy. By completing an independent prescribing course, pharmacists can learn more about how to prescribe medications safely, and manage, diagnose and treat disease. The independent prescribing course also offers the opportunity to network, build relationships and many different resources and tools that can be used…
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The following providers are currently accredited by the GPhC to offer a pharmacist independent prescription programme. Please visit Approval procedure for education and training providers for more information on the GPhC certification process. To learn more about a provider’s accreditation status and reports, click on their name in the list below. Providers of GPhC accredited…
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A pharmacist’s job is to dispense medications and provide information about them to patients. However, in order to do this effectively, pharmacists must also have strong clinical skills. Here are a few ways that pharmacists can learn clinical skills and improve them: 1. Take continuing education courses: Many colleges and universities offer continuing education courses…
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As you know, you need to find a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) to apply for a university’s Independent Prescribing course. If you just starting this finding a DPP journey, you should realize that finding a DPP is hard. The reason being is that DPPs have to be both willing and able to support you through…
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Registrations are closed How to find a DMP and secure HEE funding for prescribing course Friday, 28th October 2022 at 7:00 pm Content: By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Why should you attend the webinar? If you are in the pharmacy industry and/or are a pharmacist wanting to know more…
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Introduction To qualify as a pharmacist independent prescriber (also know as independent prescribing), you need to meet the following criteria: Satisfy the General Pharmamecutical council (GPHC) independent prescribing criteria, i.e., (1) be a qualified pharmacist with suitable experience ; (2) have access to a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP). Enroll on a pharmacist independent prescriber GPHC…
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Nonmedical prescribing legislation The new non-medical prescribing legislation in the UK will allow nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals to prescribe ie., act as independent prescribers for certain medications without a doctor’s input. This will help to reduce waiting times and improve patient care. The legislation has been introduced to allow nurses and pharmacists to…
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Giving examples from super brands, award-winning pharmacists Faheem Ahmed explains how contractors keen to set up clinics need to position their business in a competitive market… So it begins. You have gotten this far and decide to set up a clinic. You’re excited and can see the future. But then, your competitors choose to do…
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I want to clarify something right from the outset before you continue to read on; If you don’t want to create a world where people wake up feeling inspired, fulfilled, and happy every single day, then this article is NOT for you. Instead, I urge you to reflect on what you want to get out…
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So, you have read the headline and probably wondering; ‘why is Faheem not in favour of others setting up a clinic? I mean, doesn’t he run his private clinic and teach how to set one up?’ Well, hear me out, I know it sounds like double standards, but my point is DO NOT set up…
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Our previous article looked at the rationale for setting up a clinic, and I explained the importance of developing a business plan. Once you have completed your business plan, you are now ready to bring your idea to life. Another online clinic? Before exploring the clinic environment, you will first need to answer the following…
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Setting up a clinic is NOT difficult! Having said that, I will point out that you must adhere to certain key elements that I shall discuss below to ensure your service is safe and meets the standards of the regulatory bodies. Policies and procedures Firstly, you will need a set of documents that outline how…
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