Top tips to optimise your use of PrescQIPP resources

Do you access all the PrescQIPP resources available to you, or just use the same ones you are familiar with? Do you know how to get the most out of all the PrescQIPP data tools? Here are some top tips to optimise your use of all the PrescQIPP outputs.

 

1. Register yourself on the PrescQIPP website, and encourage your team and staff to do so as well

To access PrescQIPP resources you and your colleagues need to register on the website; it’s a quick and simple process. https://prescqipp.info/login/    PrescQIPP resources are available to ICB/HB medicines optimisation and finance teams, healthcare professionals in GP practices, primary care networks/clusters, neighbourhood teams, secondary care, community trusts and mental health trusts plus pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in care homes and community pharmacies.

2. Take a virtual induction

If you need help to get started on the website, use the virtual induction to find a concise overview of our resources and some of the things you'll need to know when using the site.

3. Sign up for the monthly newsletter

At the end of every month PrescQIPP sends out a newsletter highlighting recently published bulletins, new e-learning and upcoming webinars. Sign up to get the latest newsletter direct to your inbox - https://prescqipp.info/newsletter-sign-up/

4. Follow us on Social Media

Are you on LinkedIn, X or BlueSky? So are we! Follow us (PrescQIPP CIC, @PrescQIPP, @prescqipp.info) and share our posts with your colleagues.

5. Join the Practice Plus network

The Practice Plus professional network has been developed to connect PCN and practice pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with each other and to the wider NHS on a monthly basis. It is led by experienced clinical practice pharmacists, and it will support your development and enable the sharing of good practice as well as support with problem solving.

6. Prescribing Mastery

Are you a pharmacist prescriber in general practice? Would you like to upskill and develop by learning new information and sharing case studies? Join the prescribing mastery webinars covering different clinical areas to help you master prescribing and truly embed yourself in general practice. Through action learning opportunities you will improve your practice and optimise care of your patients.

7. Clinical Masterclasses

The monthly Clinical Masterclass webinars are aimed at all members of the PrescQIPP community including pharmacy technicians and practice/PCN based pharmacists. National clinical experts cover their specialist topic in detail, often with a focus on the development of the latest NICE guidance.

8. Virtual Professional Groups

The virtual professional groups are regular virtual meetings where you can connect, build relationships and share experiences on a range of important topics with peers. Groups currently available include - Pharmacy Technicians, Antimicrobial Stewardship, High cost drugs and Biosimilars, Care homes, Nutrition, Medication Safety, Polypharmacy and Deprescribing, Prescribing data analysis, and Continence and stoma.

9. Familiarise yourself with our data tools

The PrescQIPP resources are supported by detailed primary care data analysis which is available for use at all organisational levels. Each bulletin has a visual data pack to identify clinical improvements and potential savings. Other data resources include infographics, clinical snapshots, scorecards, financial reports and data highlights. Short training videos and printable guides are available to support the wide range of data tools.

10. Find out who your local PrescQIPP Champion is

ICBs/HBs have nominated a PrescQIPP Champion to work closely with us to ensure that everyone in the area is familiar with the latest PrescQIPP resources. Find out more here: https://www.prescqipp.info/help/prescqipp-champions/

11. Talking Meds podcast

The fortnightly PrescQIPP podcast, Talking Meds, was launched in September 2024. Host Jonathan Underhill, chats and discusses current medical issues and clinical dilemmas with a variety of healthcare professionals from all sectors.

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