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Supplementary Prescribing by Nurses and Pharmacists within The HPSS in Northern Ireland 2025

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The document is a comprehensive guide on supplementary prescribing by nurses and pharmacists within the Health and Personal Social Services (HPSS) in Northern Ireland. It outlines the implementation process, legal framework, training requirements, and responsibilities of supplementary prescribers. The guide emphasizes the collaborative partnership between independent prescribers (doctors or dentists) and supplementary prescribers to enhance patient care by allowing trained nurses and pharmacists to prescribe medications under agreed Clinical Management Plans (CMPs). It also addresses evaluation, clinical governance, and ethical considerations related to supplementary prescribing.

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Begin by reviewing the introduction section, which outlines the purpose and scope of supplementary prescribing. Familiarize yourself with the key terms and definitions provided.
Navigate to the Clinical Management Plan (CMP) section. Here, you will need to enter patient-specific information, including diagnosis and treatment goals. Ensure that both independent and supplementary prescribers agree on this plan.
Fill in the details regarding medications prescribed under the CMP. Specify dosages, frequency, and any relevant guidelines that support your prescribing decisions.
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Can a nurse prescriber prescribe anything?

Qualified nurse independent prescribers are able to prescribe any licensed medicine for any medical condition within their competence, including some controlled drugs.

Can supplementary prescribers prescribe any item in a patients clinical management plan?

Supplementary prescriber All supplementary prescribers may prescribe: for any medical condition, provided they are acting in accordance with an agreed individual patients Clinical Management Plan (CMP)(appendix 1). any medicine (licensed or unlicensed) including controlled drugs.

Can English prescriptions be dispensed in Northern Ireland?

This legislation is valid across the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Therefore SignatureRx prescriptions can be dispensed in these areas.

Can nurses prescribe medication in Ireland?

Getting a prescription A nurse must be employed by a health service provider to be able to give you a prescription. Nurses can only prescribe drugs and medicines relevant to the area they work in. There are specific restrictions on certain controlled drugs.

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