Exploring and evaluating pharmacist prescribing.

Abstract

This report describes in detail the research conducted by the 'Prescribing Research Group', supported by NES funding. Members of the group are listed on the front cover. Since inception date, this group has been highly active in the field of pharmacy prescribing research with: - 11 papers in peer-reviewed pharmacy and non-pharmacy journals - Over 20 research abstracts presented at national and international research conferences - Members invited to give key note presentations relating to pharmacist prescribing at leading conferences - Influence of findings on undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy education and training at RGU and wider afield - Attraction of research monies to further explore areas of pharmacist prescribing.