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Supporting pharmacy prescribing services

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it mirrors the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. A reflective exercise has been included to help you put your learning into practice.

Aim: To explain how pharmacy technicians can support the safe, effective and sustainable delivery of community pharmacy prescribing services.

Objectives: After completing this module and its online counterpart, you will
be able to:

  • Recognise the requirements that underpin a safe pharmacy prescribing service
  • Identify practical ways in which pharmacy technicians can coordinate workflow, records, referrals and appointments while working within their competence.

Author: Lindsey Fairbrother, independent prescribing implementation specialist and chief executive officer of Community Pharmacy Shropshire

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