From: An overiew of non medical prescribing across one strategic health authority: a questionnaire survey
n = number of respondents who answered the question | Yes | No | ||
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n | % | n | % | |
1. I have provided my employer with a specimen signature (n = 759) | 694 | 91.4 | 65 | 8.6 |
2. My employer provides me with each edition of the BNF/the NPF for  Community Practitioners (n = 714) | 655 | 91.2 | 59 | 8.6 |
3. My employer ensures that I receive all relevant clinical information e.g.  Patient Safety Notices, Drug Alerts and Hazard Warnings? (n = 758) | 678 | 89.5 | 80 | 10.5 |
4. My employer has an up-to-date NMP policy (n = 740) | 655 | 88.5 | 85 | 11.5 |
5. My scope of practice has been agreed with my employer (n = 754) | 642 | 85.1 | 112 | 14.9 |
6. I know how to contact my NMP lead (n = 754) | 629 | 83.4 | 125 | 16.6 |
7. I have access to CPD to support me in prescribing role  (via employer/trust/independently) (n = 755) | 561 | 74.3 | 194 | 25.7 |
8. I am involved with regular clinical audit and review of my clinical  services (n = 750) | 480 | 64.0 | 270 | 26.0 |
9. My employer has involved me in the development of local formularies  and guidelines (n = 755) | 358 | 47.7 | 397 | 52.6 |
10. My employer provides me with regular data to monitor my prescribing  practice (n = 751) | 328 | 43.7 | 423 | 16.3 |
11. I am able to access my own prescribing data (via PACT or otherwise) (n = 746) | 281 | 37.3 | 465 | 62.3 |