Prescribing and dispensing/supply/administration by the same healthcare professional
Position statement from RPS updates previous position and clarifies that the same healthcare professional can be responsible for the prescribing, dispensing and/or supply/administration of medicines, where clinical circumstances make it necessary and in interest of the patient.
Source:
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
SPS commentary:
Professional guidance is provided to support the implementation of policy to ensure prescribing and dispensing by the same healthcare professional. It covers risk assessment documentation requirements, tips for improving patient safety, and case studies.