Services Database Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Scheme (Furness Locality Area)
Service ID
52881
Description
This service encourages patients to self-refer to the community pharmacy, when appropriate. The community pharmacist will provide advice, and where necessary prescribe for a range of minor conditions and acute illnesses taking account of (but not limited to) national and locally agreed prescribing protocols (e.g. Cumbria antibiotic formulary, Lothian formulary, etc).
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Location of service
North Cumbria LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Independent prescribing
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Pharmacists are required to complete a GPhC-accredited independent prescribing programme at an approved University prior to offering this service.
Comments
This service is available in the Furness locality only.
