Where to find more information
Where to find more information
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On completion of this section you should have a general understanding of:
What is Bulk Prescribing
Where to find more information on Bulk Prescribing
What is Proxy Ordering
Where to find more information on Proxy Ordering
Bulk Prescribing
Definition: A "Bulk" prescription is an order for two or more service users in a care home of at least 20 service users, where at least 10 of them are under the same GP practice.
If your care home is/or would like to use bulk prescribing, more information can be found here: B66. Bulk prescribing in care homes (prescqipp.info)
Ordering medication using proxy access
Proxy access refers to access to online services by somebody acting on behalf of the service user and with the service user’s consent.
If your care service is/or would like to use Proxy Access, more information can be found here: NHS England » Ordering medication using proxy access: Guidance for care homes, GP practices and community pharmacies
More Resources Available
“An Interactive Guide to What good looks like for assisted medicines taking” is available that has been produced by a multi sector working group within the Northwest.
The aim of the document is to provide best practice guidance for assessing and providing aids to support medicines taking.
It is intended to help staff working within health and social care sectors who may be involved in supporting individuals to take their medicines safely.
Document can be found here An Interactive Guide to What good looks like for assisted medicines taking
Section 5: Where to find more information
In this section we have looked at:
What is Bulk Prescribing
Where to find more information on Bulk Prescribing
What is Proxy Ordering
Where to find more information on Proxy Ordering
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