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Expansion of Nurse Prescribing and Introduction of Pharmacist Independent Prescribing

Legislative changes to expand nurse prescribing and introduce pharmacist independent prescribing came into force from 1 May 2006. A revised DH guide for employers and prescribers supports implementation of these changes, which provide new opportunities to re-design services and ensure that patients get improved access to medicines. Visit the Department of Health's Non-Medical Prescribing homepage for further information.