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''Principles''
Docs with full registration can prescribe all meds except schedule 1 of misuse of drugs 2001
only prescribe drugs for identtified needs, not for own convenience or pt request
avoid treating self or family

''Keep up to date''
follow NICE, SIGN BNF
use yellow cards
if prescribing on recommendation of another Health professional - you must be happy its the right script to give

''Docs interests in pharmacies''
pts need to know if you have any financial or commercial interest in a prticular pharmacy

''Controlled drugs''
do not prescribe for self or family unless  delay puts life or health at risk (eg unacceptable pain or detrioration in condition)

''Remote scripts'' - email, phone, fax, website
supported in guidelines with caveats
be careful esp if not part of ongoing continuing care

''Decimal points'' - avoid !

''generic names''
always use except for ...
modified release CCB
anit-epileptics
ciclosporin and tacrolimus
mesalazine
lithium
aminophylline / theophylline
methylphenidate
CFC free beclometazone
dry powder inhalers