Pharmacists' Experiences of Supplementary Prescribing Training in England
Author Information
Author(s): Richard J Cooper, Joanne Lymn, Claire Anderson, Anthony Avery, Paul Bissell, Louise Guillaume, Allen Hutchinson, Elizabeth Murphy, Julie Ratcliffe, Paul Ward
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
What are pharmacists' perceptions and experiences of learning to prescribe on supplementary prescribing courses?
Conclusion
Pharmacists valued their supplementary prescribing training and suggested improvements for future courses.
Supporting Evidence
- 82% of pharmacists agreed that SP training was useful.
- 58% felt the courses provided appropriate knowledge.
- 62% agreed that they gained necessary prescribing skills.
- 67% believed SP and independent prescribing should be taught together.
Takeaway
Pharmacists learned a lot from their training to prescribe medicines, but they think it could be better.
Methodology
A postal questionnaire survey was sent to all 808 SP registered pharmacists in England, with a 51% response rate.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the limited response rate.
Limitations
The response rate limits generalizability, and the questionnaire format may not capture detailed experiences.
Participant Demographics
75% female, with a majority having postgraduate qualifications.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website