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Consultation on proposals to introduce independent prescribing by pharmacists
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Launch date:2 March 2005
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Closing date:25 May 2005
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Creator/s:Department of Health
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Audience:Health and social care professionals
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Copyright holder:Crown
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The proposed changes to the POM Order would apply throughout the United Kingdom both in the NHS and in the independent and voluntary sectors. However, the focus and pace of development of pharmacist independent prescribing and the arrangements for training within national health organisations, are matters for each of the separate administrations. Pharmacist independent prescribing introduced by health care organisations outside the NHS would have to comply with legislative requirements. Those organisations should also consider developing accompanying guidance similar to that which will apply to the NHS, or endorse the NHS guidance.
This consultation document has been jointly produced by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department of Health. It contains proposals to enable pharmacists to become independent prescribers.
Responding to the consultation
A proforma is attached at Annex E which you may find helpful in preparing your response. We would very much welcome your views on the issues raised in this document.
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Contact:Roy Drepaul
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Address:16/139 Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
Market Towers, 1 Nine Elms Lane
London
SW8 5NQ
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This consultation remains open for 12 weeks and responses should be sent to arrive no later than 25 May 2005.
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