At Hunter Gatherer Primary Care, we specialise in placing prescribing pharmacists in GP surgeries, PCNs, and community healthcare settings, supporting safe and effective medicines management at the frontline of care.
What is an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist?
An IPP is a pharmacist who has completed additional training to become an independent prescriber. This allows them to prescribe medications, manage long-term conditions, and play a central role in improving patient access to medicines.
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Benefits to Patients:
- Increased access to prescribing services
- Safer medicines management
- Continuity of care for long-term conditions
- Reduced GP workload through shared prescribing responsibility
The Crucial Role of IPPs in UK Healthcare:
Prescribing pharmacists are integral to Primary Care teams. They improve efficiency by handling repeat prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, managing chronic disease pathways, and optimising polypharmacy in elderly or complex patients.
Opportunities for Locum IPPs:
Locum roles offer variety, flexibility, and competitive pay. With high demand across the UK, prescribing pharmacists can choose from short-term cover or long-term placements within GP practices and PCNs.
Qualifications, Roles & Responsibilities:
To practise as an IPP, pharmacists must be GPhC-registered, complete the Independent Prescribing qualification, and demonstrate advanced clinical skills. Responsibilities include prescribing, conducting reviews, managing long-term conditions, and supporting safe prescribing practices.
Average Salary for IPPs in the UK:
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Locum IPPs£30 – £50 per hour (with higher rates for urgent or specialist cover)
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Salaried IPPs£47,126 – £63,862 annually (NHS Band 8a–8b, Agenda for Change)
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IP Pharmacist – GP Surgery, Birmingham
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Independent Prescriber – GP Surgery, Gloucester
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