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Enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes in prostate cancer care with this comprehensive resource

This interactive guide provides practical insights and a step-by-step approach for establishing a successful Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) clinic, inspired by the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre project.
Inside, you'll discover:
- A structured guide for oncology pharmacists to follow when setting up a clinic
- Key considerations for patient selection and management within the androgen receptor inhibitor (ARI) treatment landscape
- Strategies for stakeholder engagement and working group formation using the RACI model
- Guidance on developing care pathways and utilising the PDSA quality improvement methodology
- An example aims statement from Mount Vernon Cancer Centre outlining objectives for cancer services
Why Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) in Prostate Cancer?
NMP clinics can improve patient access to vital medications, optimise treatment adherence, and enhance the overall quality of care. Pharmacists play a critical role in educating patients about treatment options, side effects, and lifestyle modifications, empowering them to actively participate in their care and can lead to a reduction in medication related issues. As the NHS Long Term Plan emphasises the expansion of the pharmacy workforce, particularly in patient facing roles, NMP clinics directly contribute to enhancing patient care through integration into multidisciplinary teams. With over 55,000 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed annually in the UK, NMP clinics are crucial for service redesign to enhance capacity and improve patient experience.
Abbreviations: NMP, Non-Medical Prescriber; ARI, androgen receptor inhibitor; RACI, Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed; PDSA, Plan-Do-Study-Act
PP-NUB-GB-2388 | May 2025