1. Prescribing in Practice Part 1 (g) Issues to Consider

2. Family and Friends As a non medical prescriber are you allowed to prescribe for family and friends?

3. Blood and Blood Products As an IP can you prescribe Blood? Blood, packed cells and platelets cannot be prescribed by an IP as they are not considered to be a medicinal product and are so outside the gambit of the Medicines Act (1968) What about derived blood products such as clotting factors, antibodies and albumin? These are considered medicinal products and so have marketing authorisations. They can be prescribed by an IP or as part of a CMP

4. Fraud Keep secure Treat like cheques and NEVER pre sign Extra care in community NHSBSA recommendations –Should not be left unattended at reception desks –Should not be left visible in a car –When not in use they should be in a locked drawer within the surgery & at home

5. Prescribing in practice Visualise how you will prescribe for the patients in your area, this will help you integrate skills and knowledge This forward thinking will help prepare you for when your practice begins Are there any logistical problems that you anticipate?

6. Practical Write a couple of prescriptions for drugs that you will be writing in practice. Swap them with your neighbour and go through the checklist to see if they are correct

7. Check List  Clearly written in ink  Name and address of patient  NHS Number  Date of Birth  Age if under 12 years  Name of drug  Amount of drug in correct units  Route of administration  Frequency of administration  Quantity to supply  Number of days treatment  Signed and dated  As required drugs should have minimum dosing interval  Only use abbreviations listed  Check dose etc appropriate in BNF

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