Non-medical prescribing (NMP) is a practice that allows healthcare professionals other than doctors to prescribe medications. This practice has been implemented in various countries, including the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (USA), to improve patient care and access to medicines. However, the training and regulations for NMP differ significantly between these two countries. In the UK, NMP is a well-established practice with a structured training program. The training is shared between nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals. The program comprises 27 days in the classroom and 12 days of supervised practice with a designated medical practitioner. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has created a Prescribing Competency Framework for all prescribers, which is desig...
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