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From aspiration

to action: Starting my

journey to becoming an

Independent Prescriber

Lucy Morris

Patient Services Manager at Numark

A starting point

If you’re thinking about becoming
The role of pharmacists is a prescriber, my advice is to start
evolving, and it’s an exciting time exploring the process early. There’s more
to be part of the profession. As to it than just filling out an application,
new opportunities arise to make and the sooner you begin, the easier it
a greater impact on patient will be to navigate.
care, becoming an Independent One key step is finding a Designated
Prescriber (IP) feels like a natural Prescribing Practitioner (DPP). This
next step. But I’ll be honest— person will mentor and supervise
getting started has been a you through the course, so it’s worth
journey in itself. I wanted to dedicating time to secure someone who
share my experience so far aligns with your goals. I started having
conversations early to make sure I had
with you, not only because it’s support in place.
been eye-opening, but also
because I know that many of Another important decision is your
you might be considering scope of practice. What do you
taking this step, too. want to specialise in? I can’t stress
Wherever you are in your this enough—pick something you’re
genuinely interested in and narrow
journey, I hope this it down. A specific focus will not
resonates with you. only help you during the course,
but it’ll also put you in a stronger
position to make an impact in
your chosen area.

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