Deliver Independent Prescribing Services

Helping you to run high-quality Independent Prescribing services

Clinical excellence in prescribing practice - the fundamentals programme

Our unique training programme provides resources and guidance to help you deliver your prescribing services, including a record keeping template, consultation checklist and more.

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Clinical Resources

These are specific member resources aimed at helping you in delivering Independent Prescribing services.

Independent Prescribing Expanding Scope of Practice Guide

This resource supports PIPs in identifying learning needs, developing their knowledge and practical skills, and creating a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence within the new scope of practice.

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Guidance: Advertising medicines in the UK (including online and via social media)

In this guidance, we outline key points to consider when advertising or promoting medicines and services from registered community pharmacies in the UK, including advertising online and via social media platforms.

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IP Resources

NPA Members can directly access the full range of resources on the Member Portal here, or simply navigate directly to the relevant resources on the tiles below.

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Digital solutions for Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy

Understand what to consider when choosing a prescribing platform and explore the options available to support your service. This resource is exclusively available to NPA members.

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Trusted Partners

We have partnered with some expert providers who can also support your Independent Prescribing journey.

These include:

DPP Support

Finding a Designated Prescribing practitioner is often one of the biggest challenges for pharmacists undertaking IP training. DPP support helps simplify this process by connecting aspiring Independent prescribers with fully verified DPPs while providing access to educational resources and support throughout the prescribing journey.

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DPP Connect

DPP Connect is the UK's largest and most cost-effective platform connecting pharmacists with quality-assured Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs) for Independent Prescribing (IP) qualifications.

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PCPA

To support newly qualified community pharmacist Independent prescribers, the NPA has partnered with the PCPA to launch a channel via the Telegram platform hosted by the PCPA. The channel enables newly qualified prescribers to access peer support, clinical advice and guidance with experienced moderators present, while sharing experiences in a safe, collaborative and professionally supported environment.

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Support for every stage of your journey

Everything you need to launch, deliver and grow independent prescribing in community pharmacy.