Independent Prescribing Clinical Support

This template provides a framework for delivering prescribing services in community pharmacy which NPA members can modify to meet their specific requirements

NPA Members can access a prescribing risk assessment template to help pharmacists identify and prioritise implementing measures to reduce risk of harm.

A resource that helps organisations define the overarching principles, professional responsibilities and governance arrangements required to support safe, legal and effective prescribing practice.

This resource supports prescribers in creating comprehensive, accurate and timely consultation records, documenting clinical decisions and retaining records in line with regulatory and clinical governance requirements.

This guidance is designed to support NPA pharmacy contractors and PIPs in undertaking audits of prescribing services and individual PIP prescribing practice.

This resource provides a reference list of commonly used medical and clinical abbreviations for pharmacist independent prescribers (PIPs).

This resource provides a generic prescribing incident protocol to support pharmacy teams in managing, documenting, reporting and investigating incidents relating to prescribing.

This resource provides a checklist of suggested actions for pharmacy contractors preparing to deliver a private prescribing service through a pharmacist independent prescriber (PIP).

This resource supports pharmacy teams in preparing for and delivering a pharmacist independent prescriber-led service for patients with common clinical conditions that require treatment beyond the scope of NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.

This resource provides an editable letter template for community pharmacies introducing a private independent prescribing service to local GP practices.

This resource provides an editable GP summary letter for community pharmacies delivering private independent prescribing services.

This resource supports pharmacies in preparing for unexpected events or service disruptions and deciding how prescribing services can be maintained, reduced or suspended safely.

This resource contains dedicated sections for recording the patient’s details, the prescribed medicine or device and the details of the pharmacist issuing the prescription.

This resource provides practical guidance alongside agreement and session documentation templates to support reflection, professional development, prescribing competence and patient safety.

This resource provides guidance on planning and carrying out a peer review, alongside a documentation template to help record feedback, learning needs and agreed follow-up actions.

This resource can be used as a structured consultation aid or, once appropriately tailored, to support the recording of consultation notes.