Health Education England: Independent prescriber training for pharmacists

Following recent details on the offer for pharmacist independent prescriber training, HEE have announced the procurement potential training providers with successful course providers announced in July-August 2022.

Pharmacists who meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in applying for a place in Autumn are encouraged to start to preparations as soon as possible.

As a minimum, to apply pharmacists will need to have:

1. The support of an identified designated medical practitioner (DMP) or designated prescribing practitioner (DPP).
2. An appropriate placement in a prescribing setting, arranged for practice-based learning.
3. Evidence you meet the HEI eligibility criteria (applicants will be subject to their chosen HEI’s enrolment processes).
4. Commitment to use the skill for the delivery of NHS services as they emerge

This training is part of a £15.9m investment plan announced in 2021, to support the expansion of frontline pharmacy professionals and access to further clinical training. HEE are working with partners to develop high quality training offers, of which independent prescribing (IP) is one part. Further information can be found on HEE website.

For the Autumn funded places, locum pharmacists working in community pharmacy to support delivery of NHS clinical services will be eligible to apply.