Learn Independent Prescribing Services

Helping you become a confident Independent Prescriber

Clinical excellence in prescribing practice - the fundamentals programme

You can enrol on our training programme which provides a structured pathway that will build your confidence and capability in Prescribing. This unique programme equips Pharmacist Independent Prescribers (PIPs), and those who oversee prescribing activity, with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality prescribing services.

The programme covers the following topics: prescribing competency, the consultation, prescribing governance, risk assessment, advertising, and service review.

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Clinical Resources

These are specific member resources aimed at helping you to learn more about Independent Prescribing services.

Prescribing Competency Assessment and Declaration

This resource can support newly qualified and experienced PIPs, those returning to practice and those expanding into a new prescribing area to demonstrate competence, record supporting evidence and identify areas for further development.

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Guide: Independent Prescribing Principles

This guide helps ensure pharmacy contractors and PIPs to meet the expectations of NPAI and GPhC/PSNI standards when delivering prescribing services.

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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.