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The path to independent prescribing

The path to independent prescribing is not always clear for pharmacists who are already in the workforce. Follow the route below to find out about the options and challenges at each stage so you can confidently take the next step in your prescribing career.

The road to becoming an independent pharmacist prescriber can be a long one – there are a lot of things to consider, including your scope of practice, finding the right DPP and making sure you find a course that suits your style and existing time commitments. 

To help you understand the journey, we’ve mapped out the key stages in the quest as an interactive game, including the paths you can take, key requirements for preparation, what to do after you’re qualified and advice from independent pharmacist prescribers across three sectors.

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The Pharmaceutical Journal, PJ, August 2024, Vol 313, No 7988;313(7988)::DOI:10.1211/PJ.2024.1.320500

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