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Writing a prescription: The law and good practice

Bowles, Alexandra

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Alex Bowles Alex.Bowles@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Applied Pharmacology



Abstract

Paramedic independent prescribing offers an opportunity to improve patient access to medications. However, incomplete, unclear or incorrectly written prescriptions can cause harm to patients. This article in the Prescribing Paramedic series considers: the legal requirements a prescription must meet for prescription-only medicines and controlled drugs; common errors that may occur during prescription writing and potential solutions; and best practice recommendations for prescribers to follow when writing a prescription to minimise errors. The advantages and disadvantages of electronic prescribing are discussed.

Citation

Bowles, A. (2021). Writing a prescription: The law and good practice. Journal of Paramedic Practice, 13(11), 472-475. https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.11.472

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 27, 2021
Online Publication Date Nov 9, 2021
Publication Date Nov 9, 2021
Deposit Date Nov 10, 2021
Publicly Available Date May 10, 2022
Journal Journal of Paramedic Practice
Print ISSN 2041-9457
Electronic ISSN 2041-9457
Publisher MA Healthcare
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 11
Pages 472-475
DOI https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.11.472
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/8060347

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