Professional standards and guidance for pharmacist prescribers/ non medical prescribing Flashcards
(12 cards)
what is supplementary prescribing
a voluntary partnership between an independent prescriber and a supplementary prescriber ( qualified healthcare professional who can prescribe them) to implement a clinical management plan with patient’s agreement
what is independent prescribing
prescribing by a practitioner who is responsible for patient assessment and diagnosis
example of supplementary prescribers
-nurses
-optometrists
-pharmacist
what does a clinical management plan include
-patient name
-illness/conditions to be treated
-date that the plan occurs
-class of drug that can be prescribed
-restrictions and limitations on strength, dose, duration
-known sensitivities
-procedure for reporting adverse drug reactions
-criteria for referral back to independent prescriber
what is a clinical management plan
plan to help cure a patient’s illness/condition with their contribution, by an independent and supplementary prescriber
what are the legal requirements for pharmacist prescribers
complete a GPhC accredited programme
-name on the register
-name in supplementary GPhC register too
-prescribe within limits with legal accountability
what can be prescribed
-private
-cd, for SP only as part of a CMP
-unlicensed meds
-off label meds
-veterinary prescription
what is the RPS competency framework
helps pharmacists develop and demonstrate their professional skills etc. throughout their career. its a guide
what are the two domains in the RPS comptenency framework
1) consultations
2) prescribing governance
what are the competencies under domain 1
consultation
1) assess the patient
2) identify evidence based treatment options
3) present options and agree on a decision
4) prescribe
5) provide information
6) monitor and review
what are the competencies under domain 2
prescribing governance
1) prescribing safely
2) prescribing professionally
3) improve prescribing practice
10) prescribe as part of a team
