Pharmacist Independent Prescribing Practical Certificate
6 monthsProgramme duration
3,150 GBPTuition Fee/year
Mar-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online study with interactive face-to-face sessions, this GPhC-accredited programme provides comprehensive training for pharmacists who want to become safe, confident, and effective independent prescribers.
You’ll develop the clinical judgement, consultation skills, and professional insight needed to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care, while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Designed for practising pharmacists who are ready to expand their clinical role and enhance their CPD portfolio, the course equips you to navigate the complexities of prescribing within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
You'll explore the full scope of independent prescribing, including key areas such as:
You’ll develop the clinical judgement, consultation skills, and professional insight needed to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care, while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Designed for practising pharmacists who are ready to expand their clinical role and enhance their CPD portfolio, the course equips you to navigate the complexities of prescribing within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
You'll explore the full scope of independent prescribing, including key areas such as:
- The impact of prescribing decisions and the principles of safe, effective practice.
- Legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the prescriber.
- Clinical history-taking and consultation skills to inform accurate decision-making.
- The application of pharmacology and therapeutics in clinical contexts.
- Partnership working with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Key aspects of healthcare systems such as clinical governance, health economics, and the management of prescribing errors.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online study with interactive face-to-face sessions, this GPhC-accredited programme provides comprehensive training for pharmacists who want to become safe, confident, and effective independent prescribers.
You’ll develop the clinical judgement, consultation skills, and professional insight needed to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care, while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Designed for practising pharmacists who are ready to expand their clinical role and enhance their CPD portfolio, the course equips you to navigate the complexities of prescribing within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
You'll explore the full scope of independent prescribing, including key areas such as:
You’ll develop the clinical judgement, consultation skills, and professional insight needed to deliver person-centred, evidence-based care, while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Designed for practising pharmacists who are ready to expand their clinical role and enhance their CPD portfolio, the course equips you to navigate the complexities of prescribing within legal, ethical, and professional frameworks.
You'll explore the full scope of independent prescribing, including key areas such as:
- The impact of prescribing decisions and the principles of safe, effective practice.
- Legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the prescriber.
- Clinical history-taking and consultation skills to inform accurate decision-making.
- The application of pharmacology and therapeutics in clinical contexts.
- Partnership working with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Key aspects of healthcare systems such as clinical governance, health economics, and the management of prescribing errors.
Admission Requirements
120+
93+
6.5+
67+
You must be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) employed in a patient-facing role, and be of good standing with your regulatory body.
You must have written approval from your employer/line manager and Non-Medical Prescribing lead (if applicable) supporting your study.
You must have written approval from your employer/line manager and Non-Medical Prescribing lead (if applicable) supporting your study.
For full entry requirements, visit course page.
6 Months
Mar-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
3,150 GBP
International
3,150 GBP
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