https://www.gpbusiness.co.uk/article/1735150/undertake-prescribing-audit-general-practice
A checklist for setting up an audit cycle and advice on what your audit could look at.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/social-prescribing-for-older-people/
NASP is here to support healthy ageing through social prescribing. Access resources, case studies, evidence and more
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/how-we-can-support-you/heathcare-professionals-and-leaders/spread-the-word-about-social-prescribing/
Download posters, leaflets and films to help explain social prescribing to your patients
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https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/extension-remote-prescribing-flexibilities/
Jan 2, 2026 - The DEA extended telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances through the end of 2026, drawing praise from telehealth advocates who are...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/advice-and-information/
Financial, legal, and other problems have a huge impact on health. Social prescribing offers a way for people to get help with money, debt, housing and more.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-we-do/local-communities/
Support for grassroots voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise groups involved in social prescribing. Working together to help local communities.
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https://pharmaphorum.com/patients/how-direct-patient-prescribing-shifting-status-quo-support-services
To remain competitive, biopharma must move beyond disjointed support services and take direct responsibility for the patient journey.
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https://schcontario.ca/programs/community-partner-initiatives/scope/
Feb 2, 2024 - The Community Violence, Well-being & Recovery Project (CVWRP) is a project that aims to enhance support for vulnerable Scarborough residents impacted by...
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https://today.usc.edu/provider-misperceptions-not-knowledge-or-profit-drive-inappropriate-antibiotic-prescribing-in-india/
Sep 25, 2025 - University of Southern California News
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https://www.identrust.com/certificates-portfolio/igc-epcs
Offering IGC certificates for EPCS prescribing and identity proofingIGC certificates that are used for the EPCS program are separated into two separate
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https://www.issuesandanswers.org/cpd/take-a-course/spotlight-on-practicalities-of-prescribing-sglt2-inhibitors-in-type-2-diabetes/
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/about-us/
The National Academy for Social Prescribing is the charity that champions social prescribing. We want to social prescribing to thrive.
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https://www.mims.co.uk/prescribing-strong-opioids-pain-palliative-care-adults-nice-guideline/palliative-end-of-life-care/article/1142766
Summary of NICE guidance on prescribing opioid analgesics.
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https://www.gponline.com/gps-need-know-gmcs-new-guidance-prescribing/article/1709029
MDU medico-legal adviser Kathryn Leask explains the key issues GPs need to be aware of in the GMC's new guidance and uses a case study to highlight the...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/how-we-can-support-you/social-prescribing-link-workers/
As the charity that champions social prescribing, NASP offers support for link workers . Find resources for social prescribing link workers or contact NASP for...
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https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/15/telehealth-adderall-buprenorphine-dea-rules/
Jan 17, 2025 - The DEA's long-awaited rule would allow providers on a new registry prescribe controlled medications. But there are restrictions.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/how-we-can-support-you/supporting-you/
How do I access social prescribing? If non-medical problems are affecting your mental and physical health, there are many ways to find help in your community.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/nasp-responds-to-social-prescribing-editorial-in-the-lancet/
This article describes how our Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees have written to The Lancet in response to a recent article about social prescribing,...
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https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/about/
Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren't always the answer.
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https://www.uniservices.co.nz/news/te-whata-kura-a-national-digital-guideline-transforming-antibiotic-prescribing-in-aotearoa
At UniServices, we partner with the University of Auckland to transform ideas into real-world solutions that impact globally.
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https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/how-can-social-prescribing-help-tackle-loneliness/
Mar 11, 2024 - Social prescribing is a big part of the loneliness strategy in England as well as the NHS Long Term Plan. We look at how social prescribing might be able to...
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https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/archives/21786
Nov 25, 2025 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 Victoria, BC – Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is leading the way in an innovative approach to...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/our-evidence-and-evaluation-work/
We're building a robust body of evidence to demonstrate the positive impact of social prescribing on our health and wellbeing
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https://www.path.org/our-impact/articles/can-better-prescribing-practices-help-turn-the-tide-on-antimicrobial-resistance/
Evidence-based treatment guidelines and prescriber training serve as the foundation to preserving the power of lifesaving medicines at eight hospitals in...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/socialprescribingandme/
Social prescribing and me - a new campaign from the National Academy for Social Prescribing - start your social prescribing journey today
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https://postnewsgroup.com/prescribing-prevention-doctors-turn-to-lifestyle-herbs-and-veggies-to-protect-against-chronic-illness-in-black-californians/
Oct 27, 2025 - By Charlene Muhammad, California Black Media Leibo Glover received his diabetes diagnosis at the same time he found out he needed a below-the-knee amputation....
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/
NASP is the national charity that champions social prescribing. We support and connect people, communities and organisations so that more people across the UK...
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https://www.socialprescribing.ca/webinar-series--social-prescribing
Join our Webinar Series on Social Prescribing to gain insights and strategies for implementing community health initiatives across Canada.
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https://javbest.live/video/ebwh-015-decensored-prescribing-a-medicine-for-a-silent-girl-in-uniform-with-colossal-tits-who-is-licking-school-who-comes-to-the-infirmary-for-faking-disease-and-gets-a-medical-exam/
EBWH-015 [Decensored] Prescribing A (Aphrodisiac) Medicine For A ‘Silent Girl In Uniform With Colossal Tits’ Who Is Licking School Who Comes To The...
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https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2019/cancer-survivors-exercise-guidelines-schmitz
Updated guidelines on exercise for those living with cancer and cancer survivors were recently released by an expert panel. In this conversation, panel...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-we-do/our-workinnovation/
Voluntary organisations exist to make a social impact. To help people live fuller, happier lives. Innovation is a way to support these organisations to...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/social-prescribing-and-long-term-conditions/
Social prescribing has the potential to support patients and the NHS, and support society as a whole, in helping people with long-term conditions
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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/07/jonathan-mitchell-texas-hes-suing-his-girlfriends-doctor-for-prescribing-abortion-pills-could-this-gut-access-everywhere/
Texas lawyer Jonathan Mitchell is going after a California doctor, Here’s why that’s terrifying.
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https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260112/Research-finds-persistent-prescribing-of-risky-medications-to-older-adults-with-dementia.aspx
Despite years of clinical guidelines warning against the practice, one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia is prescribed brain-altering medications...
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https://www.issuesandanswers.org/resources/summer-series-2-2-spotlight-on-practicalities-of-prescribing-sglt2-inhibitors-in-type-2-diabetes/
Jane Diggle and Dr Pam Brown take a real practical look at prescribing SGLT2is in Type 2 Diabetes management whilst providing the tools to help you during...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/heritage-social-prescribing/
NASP is working to embed social prescribing within Heritage. Read the evidence, get involved, and hear personal stories of wellbeing and hope.
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https://unityhealth.to/2025/10/opioid-prescribing-for-pain-declining/
Oct 27, 2025 - In the early 2000s, use of prescription opioids to treat acute and chronic non-cancer pain increased substantially in Canada, and with it came a rise in...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/nasps-evidence-reports/the-impact-of-social-prescribing-on-health-service-use-and-costs/
Evidence from the National Academy for Social Prescribing highlights how social prescribing has a positive economic impact for the NHS
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/archaeology-on-prescription-impacting-wellbeing-through-archaeology-in-york/
Social prescribing case study – improved health and wellbeing through archaeological and creative activities in York
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https://www.cms.gov/medicare/regulations-guidance/electronic-prescribing
E-Prescribing - a prescriber's ability to electronically send an accurate, error-free and understandable prescription directly to a pharmacy from the...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/nasp-webinar-its-not-one-size-fits-all-in-children-and-young-peoples-social-prescribing/
Recording of our webinar for older people in financial hardship.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/bramley-baths-addressing-health-inequality-through-an-historic-bathhouse-in-leeds/
Social prescribing case study – Bramley Baths provide accessible, affordable and equitable services for the entire community
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/new-report-social-prescribing-for-older-people-facing-financial-hardship/
We are excited to introduce our latest report on the Social Prescribing Pilots for Older People Facing Financial Hardship.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/gorton-monastery-healing-at-a-much-loved-heritage-site-in-manchester/
Social prescribing case study – Gorton Monastery is a thriving community hub offering a variety of integrated health and wellbeing services in...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/the-power-of-music/
Studies have shown the benefits of music for our health and wellbeing, especially in supporting people living with conditions like dementia. NASP is pleased to...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/evidence-reports/
Does social prescribing work? Here at NASP we're working with experts to build a body of evidence and demonstrate its positive impact
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https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/26/new-york-legalizes-doctors-prescribing-death/
Dec 26, 2025 - New York Gov. Hochul announced last week that she will sign a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide for adults with a terminal illness.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/about-us/the-story-so-far/
The National Academy for Social Prescribing is the charity that champions social prescribing. Find out about how we got to where we are today and our ambitions...
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https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/index.html
All about antibiotic prescribing and use in the U.S.
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https://naspa.us/resource/pharmacist-prescribing-for-strep-and-flu-test-and-treat/
Aug 6, 2025 - Overview Explore the evolving national landscape, see what your state has accomplished, and access tools, research, and training to support […]
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/children-and-young-peoples-social-prescribing-connecting-the-system-flipbook/
We are delighted to have published a new flipbook setting out how social prescribing can support children and young people's mental health.
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https://www.healio.com/news/pediatrics/20251202/how-can-pediatricians-improve-antibiotic-prescribing
NEW YORK — Research has demonstrated the harms of prescribing unnecessary antibiotics, and pediatricians can be part of the solution, according to a...
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https://www.socialprescribing.ca/canadas-social-prescribing-conference
Join Canada's Social Prescribing Conference 2024 to enhance community health. Engage with experts & promote health equity through collaboration.
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https://ockham.healthcare/marie-anne-essam-how-social-prescribing-is-changing-patients-lives/
Apr 15, 2019 - In the third in our series of podcasts on social prescribing, GP and social prescribing champion Marie Anne Essam returns to tell us three powerful real-life...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/talk-money-week-2025/
An article about the Talk Money week campaign, sharing the importance of the subject and explaining how social prescribing link workers provide financial...
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https://www.gponline.com/gp-training-5-common-prescribing-pitfalls-avoid/article/1421493
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask highlights the five most common prescribing errors in general practice.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/launch-of-green-social-prescribing-innovation-community/
Join our Green Social Prescribing Innovation Community today
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https://www.transformationpartners.nhs.uk/resource/primary-care-children-young-peoples-toolkit/prevention-health-promotion/social-prescribing-for-cyp/
Apr 29, 2025 - This page has information on how to develop social prescribing for children, young people, parents and carers. Explore our guide for factors to consider when...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/green-social-prescribing/
Connecting to nature is essential for health and wellbeing. But access to green spaces is not equal. NASP is working to embed nature in social prescribing.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/social-prescribing-for-children-and-young-people/
Supporting children and young people’s physical and mental health through social prescribing. Access resources, case studies, evidence and more.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/kirkham-heritage-and-wellbeing-improving-health-through-heritage-in-lancashire/
Social prescribing case study - improving health through heritage in Lancashire
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https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20260102/dea-extends-telehealth-prescribing-flexibility-for-controlled-substances-through-2026
The American Telemedicine Association announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, granted a 1-year extension for remote prescribing of...
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https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/13/texas-paxton-abortion-pill-mail-lawsuit/
Dec 13, 2024 - This case sets up a legal battle between Texas’ near-total abortion ban and New York’s shield law that protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution.
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https://www.nber.org/papers/w34265
Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/celebrating-the-accelerating-innovation-programme/
The Accelerating Innovation programme has helped national voluntary organisations share resources, skills and experience to boost social prescribing
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https://www.gponline.com/gp-training-advice-prescribing-assessment/article/1908924
GP trainer Dr Pipin Singh explains what's involved in the prescribing assessment that GP registrars must complete and offers some tips on how best to do...
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https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20230505/dea-temporarily-extends-telehealth-prescribing-flexibility-for-controlled-substances
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, or DEA, has announced a temporary extension of prescribing flexibility for controlled substances over telehealth, which was...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/resources/gardening-and-horticulture-to-improve-health-and-wellbeing/
Social prescribing case study - Thrive, beginning as the Society for Horticulture Therapy and Rural Training in Frome, inspired by young horticulturist Chris...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/the-power-of-music/the-power-of-music-fund/
Funding opportunities for projects bringing the power of music to people living with dementia
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https://ag-guys.su/blog/antibiotic-stewardship-how-smart-prescribing-stops-resistance-and-saves-your-gut
Antibiotic stewardship means using antibiotics only when needed and in the right way. It stops resistance, prevents deadly gut infections like C. diff, and...
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https://www.mims.co.uk/first-new-cough-treatment-50-years-available-nhs-prescribing/respiratory-system/article/1943613
Gefapixant is now available for NHS prescribing, although it has not been appraised by NICE.
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/
The National Academy for Social Prescribing is the charity that champions social prescribing. Meet our team and get in touch!
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-we-do/
Find out about social prescribing in the UK and abroad - helping people to live the best lives they can
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https://naspa.us/resource/hormonalcontraception/
Aug 5, 2025 - Overview Pharmacist prescribing of hormonal birth control is a growing public health initiative that expands access to contraceptive care by […]
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-we-do/international-programme/
NASP's International Programme is a global working group dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing. Building creative solutions for the future of...
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https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/stop-smoking-quit-help-nhs-medication-b2893076.html
Jan 1, 2026 - While it was once hoped that cytisine would become the ‘aspirin of smoking cessation drugs’, it is shockingly underused
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https://www.gponline.com/reduce-risk-prescribing-errors/article/1458288
In light of plans to increase scrutiny of GP prescribing and new guidance on prescribing between primary and secondary care, Dr Naeem Nazem from the MDDUS...
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https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/how-we-can-support-you/voluntary-and-community-organisations/
The National Academy for Social Prescribing is here to support organisations working in the voluntary sector and help make social prescribing happen
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https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260116/Study-finds-growing-long-term-antipsychotic-prescribing-in-elderly-dementia-patients.aspx
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and...
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