Becoming a Designated Prescribing Practitioner 2024

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | 12.30pm - 5pm
Online event

100% of previous attendees would recommend the event to a colleague! 

About the Event

Back by popular demand, join this interactive and multidisciplinary event in collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing. 

Reflecting the multidisciplinary healthcare system in which you practice, the expert speakers and event attendees will include pharmacy, paramedic and nursing professionals. If you are a new DPP, or thinking about becoming one in the future, this event is for you! 

Attending this event will enable you to:

  • Understand practical applications of the Designated Prescribing Practitioners competency framework, by hearing from some of the experts that wrote it. 
  • Be fully informed on the expectations and practical aspects of being a DPP including the benefits, legalities and challenges, from new and experienced DPPs. 
  • Be equipped with ways of optimising the trainee’s learning experience by reflecting on your own experiences as an independent prescriber and engaging in small group discussions. 
  • Be confident in how to identify and manage trainees in difficulty, recognising when and how to escalate concerns about a trainee prescriber by learning from real-life experiences. 
  • Network, learn and put your questions to like-minded colleagues involved in supporting and developing independent prescribers.

As more of the pharmacy workforce become independent prescribers, and the pharmacy professionals' role evolves, NHS England highlights learner supervision is needed to underpin the transformation. This online event offers an opportunity to inspire you to consider taking on the highly rewarding position as a DPP and hear first-hand from other DPPs as they share their experiences and insights in this vital role. We have experts attending from every sector, from primary and secondary care, community and academia. 

Due to the interactive nature of the event, places are limited. 

Additional information

This event is relevant to:

  • New or aspiring Designated Prescribing Practitioners from any profession

  • Pharmacist credentialed as advanced

  • UK practice
     

Registration fees include:

  • Access to all plenary sessions

  • Access to relevant breakout room discussions

  • Digital event resources

  • Certificate of attendance 

Booking prices

 
Member: £95
Non-member: £190


*Not an RPS member? Save on the cost and join us here! 

Supporting our Members

 RPS Members get access to a range of resources to support aspiring and new DPPs within their membership fee. From guidance to one-to-one support through our Prescribing Support Service, you can find out more here.

This event is for those who want a more interactive learning experience. This event neatly packages and brings to life our resources with expert speakers, practical discussions and learner resource book with clear signposting, saving you scrolling through our webpages and extensive resources.
 

What did previous attendees say? 
"By having a wide range of skills, roles and backgrounds of everyone involved today, not only have I learnt a lot, but my perspective around the role of DPP has improved. I feel very positive about the whole event. I feel enthused at the idea of taking on the role of DPP when the opportunity arises."

"Good to meet and hear others who are in similar positions and how they are planning on fulfilling the role as DPP. I am going to make more use of the competencies. The speakers gave some great examples of excellence in practice."