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Prescribing

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Prescribing

Pharmacists may be included in new prescribing powers bill

A new bill set before Parliament today aims to extend prescribing powers to more health professions.

13 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist prescribing up 55 per cent in one year

Prescribing by pharmacist independent prescribers rose 55 per cent between 2017-18 and 2018-19.

16 Oct 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Government wants to give more health workers prescribing powers

The government reveals plans to “increase the range of professions able to prescribe low-risk medicines."

16 Oct 2019 , 1 Min Article

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European authorities approve cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy

European authorities have for the first time approved a cannabis-based medicine for use in severe childhood epilepsy.

23 Sep 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing curbs for seven more products

NHS England approves prescribing curbs on seven more items.

03 Jul 2019 , 1 Min Article

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TRAINING UPDATE

Technicians get first ‘indefinite’ NPA Accuracy in Dispensing certificate.

15 Sep 2018 , 1 Min Article

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No antibiotics for acute cough

Honey and over-the-counter guaifenesin or dextromethorphan have some remedies should be a patient’s first evidence of benefit for the relief of cough choice to treat a cough, not antibiotics.

08 Sep 2018 , 1 Min Article

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NICE: antibiotics should be restricted for COPD

Healthcare professionals should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance when deciding whether antibiotics are needed for treating or preventing a flare up of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 Aug 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

YOUR OPINION COUNTS

The NPA frequently responds to policy consultations on behalf of members.

18 Apr 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Antibiotic errors

The NPA is reminding members of the best practice around liquid preparations after a toddler was violently ill, following a suspected overdose.

18 Apr 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Views sought on modernisation of IP standards

The consultation, running until 6 June, seeks views on three key changes.

14 Mar 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Views sought on modernisation of IP standards

The consultation, running until 6 June, seeks views on three key changes.

14 Mar 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

Antibiotics prescribing errors

The NPA has been made aware of a number of serious prescribing errors related to antibiotics. 

15 Dec 2017 , 2 Min Article

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Services

FIP highlights role of pharmacists in harm reduction services

The report also considers the sale of marijuana from a pharmacy.

28 Nov 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

FIP highlights role of pharmacists in harm reduction services

The report also considers the sale of marijuana from a pharmacy.

28 Nov 2017 , 1 Min Article

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ESPAUR reveals antibiotic consumption data

Penicillins, tetracyclines and macrolides remain the most common drug classes prescribed in 2016.

23 Oct 2017 , 1 Min Article