We provide CPD services for prescribers, linked to competency assessments and based around a clear aims and measurable objectives.

Tailored support, online and in person

RPS Prescribing Competency Framework for all prescribers (2021)

Source RPS: https://www.rpharms.com/resources/frameworks/prescribing-competency-framework/supporting-tools#template

Supporting information on the RPS Prescribing Competency Framework

Other Prescribing Guidance

GpHC- Prescribing Guidance for Pharmacist Prescribers

NMC – Standards for prescribers

College of Paramedics – Practice Guidance for Paramedics (2021)

GMC – Good practice in prescribing and managing medicines and devices

Rules for the sale, supply and administration of medicines for specific healthcare professionals Published 1 January 2014

The Art and Science of Prescribing

Prescribing is not just about writing prescriptions, our accountability as prescribers also covers taking a thorough history, respecting the patient’s choices, providing full information on the benefits and disadvantages of medicines, providing full information on the safe administration of medicines (to everyone involved), reviewing, reducing and stopping medicines and any advice we give related to medicines. In addition there may be occasions where we need to be part of a (well-structured and documented) best interests decision making process, or help protect a patient’s medicines regime when it is unusual (for example, off label or high dose) but has been proven to be the safest and most effective approach for that patient, providing they are fully informed of the risks & have chosen this option.

Here are some resources which can help:

CQC Choosing and online healthcare service (information for the public)

Blog: Why remote consultation with a doctor is difficult – and how it can be improved (Commentary on an article by Trish Greenhalgh, 31 August 2021)

Useful article from NICE: NICE calls for healthcare professionals to use shared decision making best practice to highlight the risks of medicines associated with dependence

Click here to download a Reflective Log Template

NMC – Revalidation Reflection Templates

RPS Competency Framework checklist (WORD version – checklist)

**Some evaluation comments which are 95% positive.**

Examples of our prescribing resources:

Oliver McGowan’s story (as presented at NICE):

‘Actions are needed around #prescribing practice related to allergies, sensitivities and adverse reactions to medicines , inter-disciplinary working, advance decisions, & Mental Capacity Act best interests decisions.’