The Essential Prescription Clerk’s Guide
This month, we are offering a special festive discount on The Essential Prescription Clerk’s Guide!
Throughout December, members can purchase a copy for just £20 inc VAT, and non-members for
£30 inc VAT. Postage fees apply.
The A5 Guide
Whether you’re new to the role or looking to enhance your expertise, The Essential Prescription
Clerk’s Guide is the only resource on the market specifically designed to help you master the core
responsibilities of a Prescription Clerk.
This practical guide takes you through the entire prescription journey, covering everything from
information governance to MHRA alerts. It provides clear guidance on identifying medicine
categories, forms, and dosages, as well as understanding side effects, drug interactions, and
therapeutic duplications.
You’ll also learn the importance of standard operating procedures and best practices for prescription
processing, including drug monitoring, meeting processing deadlines, and managing issues such as
manufacturer supply shortages. In addition, the guide offers valuable insights into collaborating with
community pharmacies, prescribers, and the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). It also covers
managing English prescription charges and handling complex situations, such as hospital discharge
amendments and
compliance aids.
This guide has been produced and edited for Dispex by Dr Philip Koopowitz, in conjunction with Kirstye
Todd, our Dispex Tutor. With a physical copy in hand, you’ll have instant access to indispensable insights.
A critical element of the guide is helping non-clinical team members identify when issues should be
escalated to GPs or other prescribers. While the guide highlights key escalation points, it’s essential that
each Practice has a clearly defined internal process for managing such escalations. The printed guide is fully
customisable, mark it, tab it, and tailor it to your needs for quick and efficient access to critical sections.
“We believe this resource will be a valuable asset in enhancing prescription safety and supporting staff in
delivering high-quality patient care”.
HOW TO ORDER
Please click here for an order form and please return this to email sales@dispex.net, confirming your
finance email and invoice address. Once in receipt of these details, we will then raise an invoice at the
appropriate rate. Once the invoice has been settled the guide will be dispatched. Usual prices start on
orders received from 1st January 2026 – members £29.99 inc VAT, and non-members for £49.99 inc
VAT. Postage fees apply.
