THE Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have updated the National Prescribing Competencies Framework, one of the guiding documents used for the education and regulation of prescribers.

The framework outlines the skills and knowledge required of prescribers, best practice around the use of medicines, and the professional obligations of involved parties, with the update focusing on patient-centred care and taking into account the rapidly evolving healthcare system.

It also guides education and training programs, policy development and regulatory responses, and emphasises the need for quality and safe use of medicines.

“This framework is part of the foundational building blocks that educators, regulators, practitioners and even the public can use to understand what’s expected in safe and effective prescribing,” said Ahpra Chief Executive Officer, Justin Untersteiner.

“The principles in this framework guide what is expected of any prescriber, so it’s important that it keeps pace with the evolving healthcare landscape.”

In light of new guidelines around medicinal cannabis (PD 23 Sep), the framework includes a new competency around the prescribing of unapproved therapeutic goods, as well as compounded products and medicines for unregistered indications.

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