A Competency Framework for all Prescribers

Your indispensable free prescribing framework

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Maintained and published by the RPS, the Competency Framework for all Prescribers is the definitive set of prescribing competencies.

It's for prescribers in every sector, and is free for everyone to download and use.

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Why use the Competency Framework for all Prescribers?

The framework sets out what good prescribing looks like for regulators, professional bodies, education providers, prescribing professions, and patients/carers.

It's for everyone, at every point of your prescribing career.

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  1. Key prescribing texts are always available to members in our RPS e-Library
  2. Join regular RPS webinars on topics such as Prescribing for long-term conditions and Prescribing within the multidisciplinary team
  3. Prescribing guidance from the experts on our member-only RPS Mentoring platform.
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