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Becoming an

Independent "

Prescriber

In recent discussions, Yara Kaziz, Commercial Business Proposition
Manager, shared her experience of passing her exam to become an
Independent Prescriber (IP). As an Independent Prescriber, Yara will be
qualified to prescribe medications independently, enhancing her role in
patient care. This qualification is becoming increasingly common among
pharmacists, aligning with the evolving landscape of healthcare.
Yara explains her motivation for pursuing this qualification: "Considering
it as the next step for a pharmacist, I have been qualified as a pharmacist
in the UK since 2020. Having spent a year at Rowlands Pharmacy, I
aimed to upskill my qualifications and knowledge. This was motivated by
the evolving landscape in pharmacy, especially with the emergence of
already venturing into different healthcare areas, showcasing the impact "
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pharmacist prescribers. Recognising that future university graduates will
already be prescribers, I felt it was essential to bridge the gap that already
qualified individuals might face."

the next step for

a pharmacist

Pharmacists, being integral to the community, benefit from becoming
prescribers as it expands their ability to serve patients more
comprehensively. This shift in their role allows them to contribute to
patient care beyond the traditional scope, and many pharmacists are

they can have on patient outcomes.

Reflecting on the process, Yara outlines the initial steps: "Initially, it involved
finding a university offering the course. I discovered Health Education
England (HEE) funding for pharmacists to become prescribers, which I
availed myself of. After choosing a university eligible for the funding, I had
to secure a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), a process that took
some time. Once I found a DPP, I applied and got accepted on the course."
Balancing the course with her regular job presented its challenges during
the six-month duration, starting in April 2023 at the University of Salford.
The course included theoretical aspects through weekly online sessions
and a practical component involving a clinical skills day at the university
and 90 hours of face-to-face consultations and practice with her DPP.
Despite the demands, managing the course alongside work was feasible,
given Yara's familiarity with certain topics from previous pharmacy studies.

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