Practical articles on prescribing, PGDs and running private clinical services in the UK, written by the team behind Scripter.
The Definitive Guide to Independent Prescribing in the UK (2026)
Nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals can now assess, diagnose and prescribe independently. What the qualification involves, who is eligible, and what running a private prescribing practice actually takes.
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PGD vs Independent Prescribing: Which Should Your Clinic Use?
Both let your team supply medicines to patients, but they work very differently. A clear, practical comparison of the two models, the legal requirements, and when each one fits.
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What Is a Patient Group Direction (PGD)? NHS Rules Explained
A PGD lets certain registered professionals supply or administer medicines to a whole group of patients without individual prescriptions. What it must contain, who can use one, and the rules that trip teams up.
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PGD vs PSD: What UK Pharmacists Actually Need to Know
PGD and PSD look almost identical on paper, and that overlap is exactly why so many pharmacists, technicians and locums mix them up. The difference, laid out plainly for a busy shift at the counter.
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How Electronic Health Records Are Changing UK Private Clinics
UK private clinics have moved from paper files to electronic health records faster than the NHS. What that changes day to day, and what to look for when choosing a system.
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Prescribing Courses for Nurses: What You Need to Know in 2026
Between V100, V150 and V300, DPPs and NMC annotations, it's easy to get lost in the acronyms. What nurse prescribing courses involve in 2026, who is eligible, what they cost, and how the qualification changes practice.
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Can a Pharmacist Prescribe Antibiotics in the UK? (2026 Update)
Under Pharmacy First, any community pharmacist can supply antibiotics for seven common conditions without a GP appointment, and independent prescribers can go further. Here is exactly how it works in 2026.
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