21. Prescribing And Princibles Of Prescibing

Question 1

What is supplementary prescribing?

Answer 1

Prescribe under a specific Clinical Management Plan (CMP) set out under a doctor stating what can and can’t be prescribed and under what circumstances. The Doctor is the overall responsible clinician accountable for care of the patient(s)

Question 2

What is independent prescribing?

Answer 2

Can prescribe any medication independently for any condition within scope of practice and competence. EXCEPT Cocaine, diamorphine and dipipanone for
addiction. Pharmacist is accountable clinician for care of the patient.