What is a Community Nurse Prescriber (CNP)?

Community Nurse Prescribers (CNP) are registered nurses who have completed additional training and are authorised to prescribe a limited range of medicines within specific community health settings and programmes. They provide care within a defined scope of practice and work closely with our medical team.

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CNP are not Designated Nurse Prescribers or Nurse Practitioners. These nursing roles require advanced prescribing qualifications and experience and are able to prescribe a much wider range of treatments.