Non-medical prescribing in primary care in the United Kingdom: an overview of the current literature

Armstrong, Amanda, Manfrin, Andrea orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-3457-9981 and Gibson, Josephine orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-3051-1237 (2021) Non-medical prescribing in primary care in the United Kingdom: an overview of the current literature. Journal of Prescribing Practice, 3 (9). ISSN 2631-8385

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.12968/jprp.2021.3.9.352

Abstract

Background: Non-medical prescribers (NMPs) are perceived as a complement to busy general practice in primary care. Aim: To conduct an overview of the literature available on the role and impact of non-medical prescribing (NMP) on primary care patients. Method: The search was conducted using multiple databases to find articles published between January 2015-January 2021. Inclusion criteria: NMPs in primary care in the United Kingdom, written in English language. Exclusion criteria:
research conducted in secondary care or outside the UK. Findings: 285 studies were identified; 15 were eligible for critical appraisal. Key themes were: NMP’s positive perceptions were autonomy, job satisfaction and colleague support; negative perceptions included risk, lack of continuous professional development (CPD), organisational support. Conclusion: By reviewing the perceptions of NMPs in primary care, organisations can ensure when employing new NMPs that the adequate CPD and support is in place. Thereby reducing NMPs concerns about
the ligation risk of prescribing


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