New post to develop pharmacist prescribing
Pharmacist prescribing is to be developed with the creation of a new post in Scotland.
Annamarie McGregor became NHS Scotland’s pharmacist prescribing
co-ordinator last month. Initially, she will identify good practice and
lessons learnt from supplementary prescribing across Scotland. The findings
will be used to develop both supplementary and independent pharmacist
prescribing.
“I would like to identify and support the development of a number
of models of practice and networks that enable greater numbers of pharmacists
to
develop and use prescribing skills in all care settings,” Ms McGregor
said.
Over the next year, she will examine obstacles and opportunities for
supplementary prescribing in all settings and organise a prescribing
conference.
At the moment, she is producing a baseline needs assessment and would
welcome contact from pharmacists who would like to discuss prescribing.
She can be contacted on tel 0141 282 2238 or by e-mail at anna-marie.mcgregor@isd.csa.scot.nhs.uk |
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