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NHS pilot to support newly qualified pharmacists as independent prescribers
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NHS pilot to support newly qualified pharmacists as independent prescribers

The pilot will offer 1,200 places and the training pathway will help pharmacists gain confidence in prescribing, strengthen clinical decision‑making and manage complex patient care

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Opinion

How do students feel about the transition to independent prescribing?

From discussions with other pharmacy students as Pharmacy Student External Relations Officer for the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA), Samiha Amin shares insight into what new IPs now joining the pharmacy workforce think they will need from their community pharmacy colleagues.

Samiha Amin
New pharmacist prescribers set to join NHS high streets
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New pharmacist prescribers set to join high street pharmacies

Around 1,000 newly-qualified pharmacists gain prescribing powers on 1 August, paving the way for expanded community care across Britain

Pharmacies not ready to accommodate new independent prescribers PB Poll
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Pharmacies not ready to accommodate new independent prescribers: PB Poll

Readers share some concern around an expansion of independent prescribing, as leaders warn the proposed £17 consultation fee for a Pharmacy First IP service would fail to reflect heightened clinical and legal liabilities

GPhC updates revalidation resources for pharmacy professionals
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GPhC updates revalidation resources for pharmacy professionals

New materials include advice for independent prescribers, specialist and leadership roles, updated FAQs, and guidance on the use of artificial intelligence

Survey confirms enthusiasm for independent prescribing, but obstacles remain
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Survey confirms enthusiasm for independent prescribing, but obstacles remain

Patients shared that they want information sharing between pharmacies and GPs, including their full medical history being made available to prescribing pharmacists

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Guest Blog

"A once-in-a-generation opportunity to move from supply-led care to genuine clinical access"

It's a huge opportunity, but success for the first cohort of newly qualified pharmacist independent prescribers depends on the support of a robust infrastructure around them.

Sarah Baig
£17 fee not adequate for independent prescribing PB Poll
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£17 fee not adequate for independent prescribing: PB Poll

Industry leaders voiced concerns over clinical liability risks on the Pharmacy Business podcast