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Health leaders want national IP framework with ‘explicit’ patient perspective

Experts at a summer roundtable in London called for national standards to ensure safe, consistent delivery of pharmacist independent prescribing.

10 Sep 2026

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Diagnosing before prescribing

Trevor Gore examines the behavioural science every independent prescriber needs.

08 Sep 2026

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CPD module: Independent prescribing - an update

Our latest module reviews the elements of independent prescribing, both within the NHS and privately.

07 Aug 2026

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Independent prescribing – not the finished product

I’m cautious about suggestions pharmacists should rapidly expand into routine long-term condition management, says Richard Brown.

07 Aug 2026

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National pilot to improve newly qualified pharmacists’ confidence prescribing launched

The Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway offers modular online learning, workshops and supervised learning.

04 Aug 2026

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Every pharmacy in England could have pharmacist prescriber by 2031 if Labour lays groundwork

The National Pharmacy Association today warned prescribing services must be commissioned “with sustainable payment models".

31 Jul 2026

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RCGP president: Expansion of IP must be evidence-led and independently evaluated

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown said independent prescribing should be assessed to consider factors such as patient experience and continuity of care.

20 Jul 2026

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BMA warns pharmacist prescribing risks ‘compromising patient safety’ and calls for ‘restraint’

The British Medical Association said the risks of IP were greater in community pharmacy than for pharmacists in practices.

17 Jul 2026

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Expect a ‘hybrid’ commissioning model for prescribing service, say experts

CCA conference hears views on how community pharmacy prescribing will be commissioned

03 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist prescribing – are we being ambitious enough?

Incorporating independent prescribing into Pharmacy First and the contraception service is a safe first step. But what about more complex conditions, asks Harry McQuillan?

24 Jun 2026

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We must talk about pharmacist prescribing for complex conditions ‘sooner rather than later’

Numark chair Harry McQuillan said the 2026-27 funding talks raised the question 'are we being ambitious enough?'

19 Jun 2026

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Labour didn’t have the money to expand pharmacist prescribing to complex conditions

CPE chief executive Janet Morrison said "governance, clinical structures, digital and staff training" must be in place.

02 Jun 2026

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Unlocking the potential of prescribing

By launching a pharmacy warfarin clinic, prescriber Kiran Raja is expanding access to care.

06 May 2026

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Pharmacy prescriber pathfinders extended in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Three pharmacies in Nottinghamshire and five in Lincolnshire have been funded for another 12 months.

09 Apr 2026

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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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Building a pharmacy team fit for the future

We must create clearer and more practical pathways for pharmacists to develop prescribing capability, says Numark chairman Harry McQuillan.

08 Apr 2026

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