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Closes 2 Feb 2026

8. Prescribing instrument content applicable to the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot (EACPP)

This section is about the type of information which could be included in a 'prescribing instrument' for pharmacists, to support the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacist Pilot (EACPP).

8.1. Which of the following topics should be included in a prescribing instrument for pharmacists to support the Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot?

Governance

Separation of prescribing and dispensing - policy and procedure requirements. Requirements for advice to the patient's usual primary care prescriber.

Prerequisites and training

Prerequisites, such as years of clinical experience and recency of practice. Required formal training or, in the future, required endorsement by the Pharmacy Board. Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Reassessment/refresher requirements.

Resources and record-keeping

Service to be conducted at registered pharmacy premises. Dedicated consulting room that ensures patient's privacy and confidentiality. Sufficient space within consulting room for patient, carer/support person, pharmacist, consumables, equipment and documentation. Secure system for record keeping. Requirement to keep a consultation record, including a documented treatment plan.

8.2. Please provide details of any other information you think should be included in a prescribing instrument for pharmacists to support the EACPP:

EACPP prescribing instrument

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