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Whether it’s to prepare for the next Pharmacy Quality Scheme deadline, or to increase your confidence in helping people with a learning disability, this section provides topic-specific pages that link to current NHS priorities. This section will support you in keeping your knowledge and skills up to date in order to provide high-quality pharmacy services and be service-ready.

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The public health agenda is embedded in pharmacy, yet topics such as emergency contraception or stop smoking support are as prevalent as ever. As well as our public health workshops, use this section to access a wide range of resources to assure and maintain your competence, all underpinned by the Declaration of Competence system.

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online workshop

Extending the scope of your prescribing practice workshop


  • Released: 05/2025
  • Reviewed: N/A
  • Study time: 8h:0m

The aim of this programme is to support the development of your prescribing-related skills, knowledge and competence to extend your scope of prescribing practice.

PLEASE NOTE: The pre-workshop learning for this workshop takes the form of an e-course. To activate your e-course booking you need to go to the e-course section of your Learning record and click "Course access information".

For more information please see the video on this page.

Learning outcomes

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

  • reflect on your current scope of prescribing practice to identify existing areas of competence, and consider potential areas for expanding and developing your scope of practice
  • develop an action plan to extend your scope of prescribing within a defined clinical area of competence using the RPS Competency Framework for all Prescribers
  • create a portfolio of evidence under appropriate supervision to demonstrate competence within a defined area of prescribing
  • demonstrate the ability to work within appropriate governance arrangements related to your current and extended scope of prescribing practice
  • create a plan for monitoring and evaluating your performance in your extended scope of practice.

How to use this programme

We deliver our online workshops using Zoom. When you book onto this event you will receive a separate email (from the tutor via Zoom) with a unique invitation link. Please do not share the link with others. The email also allows you to add the event (including the invitation link) to your digital calendar of choice. You can also find a copy of the link on your CPPE My bookings page.

Please note

  • You will need to be connected to the internet for the duration of the online workshop.
  • To get the most from this workshop we recommend that you use a laptop or desktop computer.
  • Log into the event in enough time to enable you to resolve any technology issues before the official start. If you join after the official start time, the facilitator may not be able to admit you into the workshop.
  • This is an interactive workshop and you must have your camera on throughout. You will need a microphone available to speak during the event. This is important for building rapport, ensuring engagement and supporting accessibility.
  • Please ensure you are in a quiet room with no distractions.
  • You must not join while travelling.
  • We expect you to prepare for our events by completing all pre-workshop activities. Details of these will be emailed to you by the tutor or can be found on your My bookings page.
  • Please ensure that you can attend for the entire workshop – attendance will only be marked if you attend and participate fully. 

If you can no longer attend or wish to cancel your place on this event, you must do so via your My bookings page. Our cancellation policy will apply to late cancellations, or if you do not cancel and fail to attend the event.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding your participation in the workshop, or have any requirements that we can support you with, please do not hesitate to contact the lead tutor. For more information, read our inclusivity statement.

Watch a video explaining what to expect from our online learning programmes.

Learning intended for

  • Pharmacists

Please watch the video before accessing the programme.