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Doctors push back against pharmacist prescribing powers
Published 5 days, 15 hours ago
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A coalition of doctors, nurses and pharmacists is calling for stronger safeguards around pharmacists' prescribing powers, warning that rapid expansion needs more oversight and accountability. Doctors argue prescribing requires follow-up care and shared records to prevent adverse outcomes like clotting problems or strokes, while supporters maintain specially trained pharmacists safely improve access to care for common conditions like UTIs and ear infections. Governments are now considering expanding prescribing powers to other healthcare professionals, including paramedics.
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