Advanced and extended practice

As the NHS adapts to the ever-changing needs of the population, pharmacy is increasingly being asked to deliver advanced and extended practice services for patients. Advanced and extended practice learning opportunities are provided by HEIW to support the continued development of the pharmacy professional.

We currently support practitioners to complete a range of courses to increase their specialist clinical knowledge, develop further clinical skills to manage acute and chronic conditions, become independent prescribers, improve their education and training skills and hone their research skills, from a range of universities and educational providers across Wales.

We also offer support to Pharmacists moving into work in GP Practices. The Pharmacy GP Transition Programme involves 12 months of expert tutor support to enable the learner to develop a portfolio of evidence meeting the requirements of a Competency Framework.

In April 2024 a pilot began for a Pharmacy Technician GP Transition Programme.

For more information, please view page below:

Pharmacy GP transition programmes - HEIW YTD Portal