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  • 1Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Gipsy Lane, Leicester, UK. gumber@doctors.org.uk

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Non-medical prescribers in a UK mental health service largely met UK Standards for prescribing. However, gaps in training and supervision were identified, alongside valuable psychiatrist support.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Policy
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Mental Health Services

Background:

  • Non-medical prescribing is a growing area of clinical practice.
  • UK Standards have been established to guide non-medical prescribing.
  • Mental health services increasingly utilize non-medical prescribers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess compliance with UK Standards for non-medical prescribing in a mental health setting.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of existing monitoring arrangements for non-medical prescribing.
  • To identify areas for improvement in non-medical prescribing practices and support.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 24 non-medical prescribers within a UK Mental Health Trust.
  • Respondents provided demographic data, details on prescribing practices, and rated their experience.
  • An 83% response rate was achieved, providing comprehensive data on prescribing practices.

Main Results:

  • The majority of non-medical prescribers met the UK Standards for prescribing.
  • Shortfalls were observed in the uptake of training and supervision among prescribers.
  • Prescribers from specific teams (Community Drug Team, Older People's Service) used a narrower range of drugs but prescribed more frequently.

Conclusions:

  • Non-medical prescribing generally adheres to UK Standards within this mental health service.
  • There is a need to address deficits in training, supervision, and experience for some non-medical prescribers.
  • Collaboration with psychiatrists is valued, and non-medical prescribers perceive benefits for patients.