Returning to prescribing practice

Pharmacy guide

Are you a pharmacist prescriber who:

• Has been out of prescribing practice for a while and is looking to return to a patient-facing or remote prescribing role
• Is working in a different sector and looking to return to prescribing practice (either to a familiar role or moving into a new area of practice)?

This may be daunting, but don’t worry, we’ll help you plan, act and evaluate your practice so you feel competent and confident to return to prescribing practice.

Use this guide along with our main prescribing page, returning to practice guide and personal development plan guide.

^{Published: 21 June 2023
Updated: 17 October 2025}