A Journey Of An Independent Prescriber - an article series by Herpreet Sharma, PharmaPlus

What is it like to train as an IP (article 4)

May 3, 2023
The night before my first IP session at the university was the usual rigmarole of questions, “where do I park”,...
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Finding a Designated Medical Practitioner (article 3)

April 13, 2023
I felt quite lucky that I had access to a few doctors through my old role a PCN pharmacist, and...
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Choosing the institution (article 2)

March 24, 2023
At the time of searching for the institution I wanted to do my IP with I was quite overwhelmed with...
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To IP or not to IP (article 1)

March 24, 2023
For months I was grappling with the idea of whether to apply for my IP. But with all the twist...
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03 May, 2023

What is it like to train as an IP (article 4)

The night before my first IP session at the university was the usual rigmarole of questions, “where do I park”, “do I make lunch”, “how early do I get there”.
By pharmaplusadmin
14 Apr, 2023

DNA Testing in Community Pharmacy

Pharmacogenomic testing, commonly referred to as DNA testing, serves as a valuable tool that utilises genetic information to guide drug selection and dosing for individual patients. By doing so, it can help mitigate ...
By pharmaplusadmin
13 Apr, 2023

Finding a Designated Medical Practitioner (article 3)

I felt quite lucky that I had access to a few doctors through my old role a PCN pharmacist, and was thankful that one was happy to be my DPP. I couldn’t believe my luck, I had heard ...
By pharmaplusadmin
24 Mar, 2023

Choosing the institution (article 2)

At the time of searching for the institution I wanted to do my IP with I was quite overwhelmed with the number available. So, I decided to...
By pharmaplusadmin
24 Mar, 2023

To IP or not to IP (article 1)

For months I was grappling with the idea of whether to apply for my IP. But with all the twist an turns faced by the profession, there is no escaping that...
By pharmaplusadmin
23 Mar, 2023

Ramadan Related Staff Training

Our team has developed this resource to help counter staff working in community pharmacies better understand the significance of Ramadan and how they can support...
By pharmaplusadmin
06 Mar, 2023

HEE Funding For IP Courses in 2023/24

HEE Funding for IP courses in 2023/24 Health Education England (HEE) has announced a further year of funding for independent prescribing courses, supporting pharmacists across various healthcare settings. The ability to prescribe independently is essential for pharmacists who provide care in the NHS. This training enables pharmacists to support patients from diagnosis to prescribing, offer
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