Trainee pharmacist prescribing: Lessons learnt and next steps

About this event

Since the prescribing components became mandatory under the General Pharmaceutical Council 2021 Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists (IETP) standards, pharmacy sectors have adopted varied approaches to implementation. The session will explore shared experiences, challenges, and good practice.

Aim

The aim of this webinar is to review and share learning from the first year of implementing prescribing learning in practice for trainee pharmacists across different pharmacy sectors, with a focus on challenges, successes and future development.

Target audience

This meeting is ideal for education programme leads, education programme directors, designated supervisors and designated prescribing practitioners supporting trainee pharmacists across all sectors.

Learning outcomes

After this webinar, attendees should be able to:

• Share learning experiences and examples of good practice from the implementation of IETP standards across pharmacy sectors
• Identify key challenges and enablers to successful implementation for future cohorts
• Explore approaches to supporting trainee pharmacists and supervisors in practice-based prescribing development

Booking information

Registration will close at midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026or earlier if maximum capacity is reached. Should this event not reach its minimum number, the UKCPA reserves the right to cancel the webinar.

Please note that this meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams and will be recorded. By signing up and joining, you consent to being recorded and understand that you may be identifiable in the recording.

If you are not a member of UKCPA but wish to attend this event by applying for UKCPA membership in order to attend this webinar as part of your membership package, your membership application must be completed at least 10 working days in advance of the registration deadline.  Please note that the administration and verification of membership can take up to 7 working days.

Access to the recording of this event and any slides made available by the speakers are released as a member benefit.  Non member attendees are not eligible to access or receive the post event resources.  If you are a non member and wish to access the recording and any resources, please upgrade to full UKCPA membership.