If you work through all of the NPCi content within this topic we feel you will achieve the following learning objectives. If you would like to print out this information for inclusion in your CPD file a PDF version is available below.

Learning Objectives:

Working through this NPCi topic will enable you to:

• List the key considerations required in order to produce a quality prescription with confidence.
• Describe and understand the consequences of poor prescribing practice relative to the patient, prescriber and the wider health economy.
• Name some of the available resources that will support and maintain quality prescribing practice

Impact Assessment:

Applying the learning from this NPCi topic will make a difference to the way in which you prescribe:

• You will be able to apply the key Quality steps to your prescribing practice in each prescribing situation thereby enhancing your professional confidence.
• Your prescribing is likely to be more effective in terms of patient outcomes.
• Time spent on prescription queries and repeated consultations will be decreased.
• Potentially resulting in reduced waste in terms of fewer discarded drugs, unnecessary appointments with healthcare staff and hospital admissions.
  

KSF Links:
This NPCi topic links to the following dimensions from the NHS KSF and could help to meet learning objectives identified in personal development plans.

Core KSF dimensions:

• 1 - Communication
• 2 - Personal & People Development
• 3 – Health, Safety & Security
• 4 - Service Improvement
• 5 - Quality

Specific Dimensions:

• HWB2 - Assessment & care planning to meet health & Wellbeing needs
• HWB4 – Enablement to address health and wellbeing needs
• HWB6 - Assessment and treatment planning
• IK3 – Knowledge and Information Resources