Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 53726

Public Health and Prescriptions

Tabled: 20 May 2025

Answered: 2 June 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to increase levels of (a) prescribing rights and (b) public health advisory services for qualified (i) pharmacists, (ii) nurse practitioners and (iii) paramedics.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Department remains committed to exploring the extension of medicine responsibilities for non-medical professionals, where it is safe and appropriate to do so. Paramedics, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists can all train as independent prescribers, a...

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