Launch Independent Prescribing Services

Helping you set up your Independent Prescribing services safely

Clinical excellence in prescribing practice - the fundamentals programme

Our training programme provides resources and guidance to help you launch your prescribing service, including remote consultation considerations and key governance protocols.

The unique programme is also suitable for those that oversee prescribing activity such as superintendent pharmacists and pharmacy managers or owners to help ensure that appropriate governance is in place.

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Clinical Resources

These are specific member resources aimed at helping you to launch Independent Prescribing services.

Independent Prescribing Service SOP

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

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Independent Prescribing and Prescribing Service Risk Assessment Templates

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

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Prescribing Policy Template

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

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Prescribing Service Checklist

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

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Prescribing Service GP Engagement Template Letter

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

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Prescribing Service Business Continuity Plan Template

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

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NPA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

NPA members search through a range of categories on the Member Portal to find a range of SOP templates and guides

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Remote consultations resources

A members only pack designed to support you in providing consultations remotely including FAQs and checklist

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Support for pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance including via the internet

This resource is applicable to bricks and mortar pharmacies with an online presence as well as distance selling pharmacies and includes information about NPA indemnity insurance, resources and trusted partners.

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Safeguarding resources

This resource is for NPA members in England and covers patient safety guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) templates which highlights the underpinning legislation, the signs to look out for and the steps to follow for reporting concerns.

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Trusted Partners

NPA members can view our full list of Trusted Partners who will be able to support their business across a range of categorises

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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.