A must-attend Scottish Pharmacy Trade & Retail Show panel session will bring regulators, insurance specialists and experienced prescribers together.
Independent prescribing has the potential to transform the role of community pharmacists and expand the care pharmacies can provide.
But what does delivering it successfully look like in practice?
How will prescribing services be considered during an inspection? What guidance must pharmacists follow? Is the right insurance and indemnity cover in place? And what can we learn from pharmacists who are already prescribing?
A must-attend panel session at the Scottish Pharmacy Trade & Retail Show will tackle these questions and more.
From framework to frontline
Independent Prescribing: From Framework to Frontline will bring together Siobhan McGuinness and Alasdair Shearer from the General Pharmaceutical Council, representatives from Numark Insurance and experienced independent prescribers.
Together, they will explore:
- The GPhC inspection framework
- Guidance and professional responsibilities for independent prescribers
- Insurance and indemnity considerations
- The practical realities of delivering prescribing services
- Experiences and lessons from pharmacists already prescribing
The session will connect the regulatory framework with the realities of frontline practice, giving attendees a clearer understanding of both the opportunities and responsibilities involved.
Hear what it is really like to prescribe
Guidance and frameworks are important, but there is nothing quite like hearing from pharmacists who are already putting independent prescribing into practice.
Experienced prescribers will share practical insights from the frontline, helping attendees understand what works, what needs careful consideration and what they wish they had known when getting started.
Whether you are considering an independent prescribing qualification, preparing to introduce a new service or already prescribing within your pharmacy, there will be something valuable to take away.
Bring your questions
This is not simply a presentation. It is an interactive conversation with an opportunity for attendees to put their own questions to the panel.
You might want to know:
- What will the GPhC expect to see?
- What insurance cover should be considered?
- How can prescribing be introduced safely and effectively?
- What are the biggest challenges facing pharmacists in practice?
- Where are the greatest opportunities for community pharmacy?
Whatever stage you are at, this is your chance to hear different perspectives and get practical answers from those who understand the issues.
Make independent prescribing part of your show visit
Independent prescribing is set to play an increasingly important role in the future of community pharmacy.
Taking time to understand the framework, learn from others and ask the right questions now could help you make more informed decisions for your career, your pharmacy and your patients.
Alongside the speaker programme, you can meet exhibitors from across the pharmacy sector, discover new products and services, and explore further opportunities to develop your pharmacy.
Book your free ticket
Registration is free for pharmacy professionals.
Book your place today and join the conversation shaping the future of independent prescribing in community pharmacy.
Inchyra Grange Hotel, Grangemouth
15th -16th September 2026
