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NHS North West Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Harmonisation of AccreditationHarmonisation of Accreditation for Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services

First pharmacist independent prescribers qualifyFollowing the introduction of independent prescribing by pharmacists in May 2006, the first members of that profession have completed the necessary training and registration. They are now able to prescribe independently within their areas of competence. This includes any licensed medicine, with the exception of controlled drugs.

Pharmacist and Nurse independent and supplementary prescribing case studiesThe Department of Health and NHS PCC have produced a number of case studies to highlight the innovative work being done by pharmacists and nurses in primary, secondary and community settings. The case studies will be of interest to commissioning leads including PBC consortia, pharmacy and nurse leads and PCT primary care leads.

Expansion of Nurse Prescribing and Introduction of Pharmacist Independent PrescribingLegislative 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.

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