Becoming a prescriber

Becoming a prescriber

Follow our four steps to become a safe and confident prescriber. You’ll find practical guidance on deciding your scope of practice, as well as how to find a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP).

Published: 16 October 2021

Updated: 28 July 2025

This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.


Sections on this page

  • How to become a pharmacist prescriber
  • Funding for aspiring prescribers
  • Choosing an area of clinical practice (scope)
  • Finding a DPP 

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