This section features a regularly updated list of recently published articles relevant to nurse prescribing.

Abstracts of the papers are included and users are encouraged to submit their views about published papers through the feedback section.

Please note: In this section of the website we aim to cover articles on areas where nurses do prescribe. However, not all the treatments or appliances mentioned are prescribable by nurses. For that reason, nurses should check the up-to-date versions of the Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary for District Nurses and Health Visitors (NPF) and the Nurse Prescribers’ Extended Formulary (NPEF) and Drug tariff if they are in any doubt. Alternatively contact your Regional Nurse Prescribing Lead for clarification.

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Click on the following subject areas to access the list of article summaries:

• Policy, practice and education  

• Wound and leg ulcer care

• Health promotion

• Continence and stoma care

• Genito-urinary conditions

• Analgesia

• Skin care

• Respiratory system

• Mental and neurological health

• Patient group directions (PGDs)

• Minor injuries

• Minor ailments

• Diabetes