Independent Prescribing: Evolving Roles and Emerging Opportunities

Discover how independent prescribing can shape your future in pharmacy at the BPSA Autumn Eastern Area Conference 2026. The role of the pharmacist is evolving, with independent prescribing creating new opportunities to expand professional practice and improve patient care. This conference aims to explore the expanding scope of pharmacist prescribing and the diverse career opportunities emerging across the profession. Through keynote presentations, interactive discussions and practical workshops, attendees will hear from professionals working across a range of settings, including digital healthcare, medical cannabis, primary care and specialist clinical practice. The conference will also introduce the Royal College of Pharmacy’s credentialing framework and provide opportunities to develop clinical decision-making through practical prescribing scenarios. By attending, students will gain insight into the realities of independent prescribing, discover emerging career pathways, develop their understanding of credentialing and consider how they can apply these opportunities to their future careers. Whether you are an early-stage student or approaching registration, this conference offers an opportunity to broaden your professional perspective, connect with practising pharmacists and explore the future of the profession. 🎟️ Spaces are limited — secure your ticket early! 📍University of Nottingham, Monica Partridge Building, Room A03 📅 Saturday 21st November 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM