Nurses and pharmacists who are qualified as ‘independent prescribers’ will now be able to prescribe controlled drugs like morphine, diamorphine and prescription-strength co-codamol, following changes to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations.
They will also be able to prescribe controlled drugs in community pain clinics for patients with long-term conditions such as arthritis.
The changes only apply to nurses, pharmacists and midwives who have the right experience and who have successfully completed additional post-registration training.
Patients will no longer have to wait for a doctor to sign a prescription, which means they will be able to receive urgent pain relief more quickly.
Chief nursing officer, Professor Dame Chris Beasley, said: “These changes will help deliver faster and more effective care, making it easier for patients to get the medicines they need, without compromising safety.”
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