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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
This episode provides an introduction to the role of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP). Elspeth Boxall (NES Pharmacy Senior Specialist Tutor) discusses the role of the DPP with Ailsa MacDonald (NES Pharmacy Lead for Prescribing and Clinical). The background to the development of the DPP role and the reasons we need more DPPS are discussed. Ailsa also outlines the key benefits to the profession and the individual of taking on the role of a DPP.
NES Pharmacy resources relating to the DPP role are available for those with a TURAS Learn account at DPP resources page.
The information contained in this podcast is current at the point of publication, with no guarantee of future relevance.
Access the Overview of the Designated Prescribing Practitioner role transcript on our website.