We’re leading the way in supporting pharmacists at every stage of their independent prescribing journey.
Independent Prescribing Support
Empower your pharmacy to deliver more
Independent prescribing is transforming the role of community pharmacy—enabling pharmacists to deliver clinical care directly to the heart of their communities.
We’re leading the way in supporting pharmacists at every stage of their independent prescribing (IP) journey. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your prescribing services, we provide the guidance, tools and expertise to help you succeed.
Everything you need, all in one place
Our comprehensive support covers the full life cycle of independent prescribing in pharmacy—from initial setup through to service expansion. Members can access all IP support on the membership hub.
Set up a prescribing service from scratch
Navigate regulatory and clinical governance requirements
Integrate prescribing into your day-to-day practice
Safely expand your prescribing scope and services
Practical resources for real-world pharmacy
NPA members get access to a wide range of practical, ready-to-use resources designed to support safe and effective prescribing. These tools are designed to save you time, reduce risk, and support high-quality patient care.
Key resources include:
Prescribing Service Risk Assessment Templates
Prescribing Service SOP Template
Medical History Consultation Checklist
Prescribing Audit Template
Guidance articles covering best practice and current clinical topics
The NPA Independent Prescribing (IP) Pack
We’ve brought everything together into one comprehensive Independent Prescribing (IP) Pack – a member only toolkit for delivering prescribing services in pharmacy.
Whether you’re, starting your prescribing journey, setting up a new service or expanding into new clinical areas, our IP Pack provides the resources and guidance you need.
Find out what’s in the Independent Prescribing Pack.
Built on insight, shaped by experience
Our independent prescribing support is grounded in real-world insight and collaboration. We continuously develop and refine our resources through:
Learnings from patient safety incidents and indemnity cases via our insurance team
Engagement with external stakeholders, including regulators, to ensure alignment with best practice
Feedback from members delivering both NHS and private prescribing services
This ensures our guidance is practical, relevant, and aligned with current regulatory expectations.
Support when and how you need it
In addition to our digital resources, we provide direct access to expert support including
One-to-one support via email and telephone
Face-to-face workshops and training opportunities
Guidance from experienced in-house pharmacists, including qualified prescribers
Our team understands the realities of pharmacy practice and uses this insight to provide meaningful, actionable support.
IP Pack Testimonial
The NPA Independent Prescriber Pack has been invaluable to me. It's very well thought out and easy to navigate, and covers everything you could possibly need in great detail. The support I have received from the NPA and their expertise has been intrinsic to my career development, also to the development of my business. I would whole heartily recommend this to any other pharmacist and business owner.
Jaswinder Kaur Lali
Owner and Director at Elmwood Healthcare Ltd (IP Pack)
