Medicines optimisation

Last quality assured: 15/06/2026

6-minute read

A female nurse talking to a man and his partner

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This resource provides guidance and clinical support for nurses and other healthcare professionals on medicines matters in relation to prescribing and administration of medicines by non-medical healthcare professionals.

Who is this resource for?

All nurse roles

Resource lead(s)

Contact details for the resource lead(s):

Kim

Ball

Professional Lead for Primary Care

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Resource last reviewed 15/06/2026

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Last reviewed: 15/06/2026