laws for prescribing

Question 1

when did pharmacists get prescribing rights?

Answer 1

1999

Question 2

what are non-medical prescribers and what do they need?

Answer 2

pharmacists, nurses, midwifes
accredited prescribing course
registered qualification with a regulatory body

Question 3

what is a supplemetary prescriber?

Answer 3

Prescribes within an agreed, patient specific written care management plan (CMP) in partnership with a doctor

Question 4

4 process steps of a CMP?

Answer 4

1 diagnosis of condition
2 agreement by patient to be managed by prescribing partnership
3 create CMP
4 management of patient within terms of CMP

Question 5

what is an independent prescriber?

Answer 5

Responsible and accountable for the assessment of patients with (un)diagnosed conditions and make decisions to manage condition of patient.

Question 6

Can pharmacist IP prescribe schedule 2-5 CDs?

Answer 6

yes
but not cocaine, diamorphine or dipipanone for treating addiction

Question 7

when is remote prescribing inappropriate?

Answer 7

• Lack of access to technology of patient
• Impaired capacity to participate
• Red flags identified so need for urgent attention
• Insufficient access to records or resources

Question 8

what is the prescribing competency framework?

Answer 8

overview of safe and effective prescribing role produced by RPS - applicable to all prescribers

Question 9

what are the 2 domains of the competency framework?

Answer 9

1) consultation
2) prescribing governance

Question 10

can you prescribe for self, family or friends?

Answer 10

not illegal but considered poor practice
use professional judgement
advised not to