9. Prescribing and Medicine Reconciliation

		Corresponding GPDocs pages
9.1	The practice has a documented policy for repeat prescribing. Evidence A documented repeat prescribing policy and procedure. Annual audits of repeat prescribing activity in accordance with the policy.	Repeat Prescriptions
9.2	The practice ensures standing orders, where used, comply with the Ministry of Health's Standing Order Guidelines 2016. Evidence Documented standing orders policy and procedures. A list of standing orders used in the practice. Evidence of countersigning or auditing of standing orders. Annual review of the standing order(s) by the issuer. Evidence of annual training and review of each registered nurse working with standing order(s).	Standing Orders
9.3	The practice undertakes medicines reconciliation in a timely manner. Evidence A documented medicine reconciliation policy and procedure including discharge/clinic letters.	Medicine Reconciliation

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