Prescribing pharmacist

A prescribing pharmacist, also known as a pharmacist prescriber, is a pharmacist who is legally allowed to issue medical prescriptions for prescription-only medicines.[1][2]

By country

Canada

In Canada, the scope of practice for pharmacists varies by province. As of August 2024, pharmacists in the province of British Columbia can prescribe medications for minor ailments, adapt prescriptions written by other prescribers (with certain limitations), as well as order lab tests for further assessment. [3][4]

United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, the official term pharmacist independent prescriber is used.[1][2] Pharmacist independent prescribers may prescribe any drug, including controlled drugs, with the exception of cocaine, diamorphine, and dipipanone.[5]

United States

In the United States, regulations concerning pharmacist prescribers are made on a state-by-state basis.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Pharmacist independent prescriber | General Pharmaceutical Council". www.pharmacyregulation.org. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. 1 2 "NHS England » Independent prescribing". www.england.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ↑ "Pharmacist-Led Clinics Improve Access to Primary Care: Alberta Paves the Way". www.iedm.org. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ↑ "The expanding scope of pharmacists' practice: implications for physicians". www.cmaj.ca. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  5. ↑ "What can a pharmacist prescriber prescribe? Customer Self-Service". faq.nhsbsa.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  6. ↑ "Scope of Practice". www.pharmacist.com. Retrieved 2024-02-17.


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